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students arrested By GREG MARX THE CHRONICLE CRANFORD — Sixteen local teenagers and young adults, including 12 Cranford High School students, were arrested Feb. 14 at a local home for under- age possession and consumption of alcohol. Police responded to the house at 9 Norman Place at 11:13 p.m. Tourney after receiving a call from a neighbor about a loud party. Once at the scene, a police warmup spokesman said, officers Hanif Davis scored 26 points in observed about 50-60 young peo- Cranford's win over ple consuming alcohol inside the Bridgewater Feb. 14. Cranford house and on the porch. will host Scotch Plains in the first round of state tournament The teenagers were scattered play TUesday. See story on C-1. throughout the house when police entered, and about 40 left on foot. But police arrested Funds available Andrew Johnson, 18, the host of for new sidewalks the party; and Cranford residents James Baker, 18; William CRANFORD — The Office Bennet, 18; Mazhar Elwardany, of Community Development is 18; Joseph Caravela, 18; James seeking applicants for its side- Seeman, 19; and Sam Warington, NICOLE DIMELLA/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER walk replacement program. 19, and charged them with The home at 9 Norman Place where police found a large number of teenagers and young adults drinking while the home owners were on vaca- Funds from a Community underage possession or consump- tion. Development Block Grant tion of alcohol on private proper- cover 70 percent of the cost for niles, three~ 17-year-old boys, after turning over his driver's ness, police said. An adult rela- The arrests marked the first replacing deteriorated side- ty. three 16-year-old boys, and one license to police. tive responding to the scene use of a municipal ordinance Also arrested were Daniel 17-year-old girl. They were all The Cranford First Aid Squad refused further medical treat- adopted Feb. 27, 2001, allowing walks and driveway aprons. police to enter private property if Homeowners pay the balance. Hemenway, 19, of Linden; arrested on the same charge. responded to the scene to treat ment for the juvenile. Gregory Brown Jr., 20, of Scotch Brown was also charged with one of the arrested juveniles, who The other juveniles were also there is a reasonable suspicion of Income limits, set by the (Continued on page A-?> federal government, are Plains; and seven Cranford juve- resisting- arrest when he left was intoxicated to the point of ill- turned over to adult guardians. • $36,750 for a one-person household up to $69,300 for a family of eight or more. Funds will be allocated on a Pedestrian-friendly plazas 3 face weapon, drug first-come, first-served basis. For more information, phone Elizabeth Zamorski at called the key to downtown distribution counts (908) 709-7294 or visit the Office of Community By GREG MARX Development at 29 South Ave. By GREG MARX regulations. The plan recommends the town- ship emphasize development THE CHRONICLE West. THE CHRONICLE Among public spaces, the report cites Post Office Plaza and that converts existing one-story KENILWORTH — Police arrested three borough residents CRANFORD — The township the railroad station plaza as buildings into two- and three- last week on drug distribution and weapons charges. Parent training should pursue downtown devel- prime candidates for improve- story multi-use buildiags, along Joseph Rufalo, 46, his wife Laurel, 45, and her brother Eric workshops beginning opment that stabilizes the tax ment. Both sites, Pye said, can be the lines of the coming Cranford Schering, 34, were arrested at about 6:45 a.m. Friday when bor- base while creating a more "greened" by installing more Crossings development. ough police raided their 425 Coolidge Drive residence. CRANFORD — The pedestrian-friendly environment, shade trees and even public foun- Were such development to After arresting the sleeping suspects, officers led by Capt. Cranford Municipal Alliance a planning consultant told the tains. Along with the clock tower take place at four cluster areas in Scott Phillips recovered a "substantial" amount of marijuana sponsors two parent training Downtown Management Corp. plaza, he said, the improved the downtown — along North and cocaine, along with materials to package the drugs, police workshops that begin next this week. spaces could provide anchors at and South avenues west of the said. train station, in the Miln Street week. Former township and DMC either end of North Avenue and Also seized were numerous weapons, including a loaded shot- parking lot, and at Springfield The STEP (Systematic employee Christopher Pye pre- help create a more pedestrian- gun kept next to the bed of one suspect; a handgun with an and North avenues — the tax Training for Effective sented a draft copy of the friendly "boulevard" atmosphere. altered serial number; an undisclosed amount of cash; and a revenues could stabilize the tax Parenting) program begins Downtown Vision Plan to the Pictures of improved public vehicle allegedly used to transport the drugs. Tuesday night. An advanced board at its Monday meeting. plazas were among the most pop- base over a six-year period, Pye said. The three were charged with possession of marijuana with program, "Children: The Based on consultants' analyses ular images in a resident survey, intent to distribute, possession of cocaine with intent to distrib- Challenge," begins Thursday and resident surveys and funded Pye said, while sites emphasizing But in one important way, the ute, possession of marijuana and cocaine with intent to distrib- morning, Feb. 28. by a Smart Growth Grant from automobile use, such as the cur- development proposed in the ute in a school zone, possession of weapons during a controlled Both programs run for the Department of Community rent intersection of North and report varies from the Crossings dangerous substance offense, possession of a defaced firearm, eight weeks. Fee is $25 with a Affairs, the report makes four Springfield avenues, were among project. One of the controversial and possession of narcotic paraphernalia. elements of that project was the workbook at additional cost. principal recommendations: that the lowest-rated images. Police Chief William Dowd called the arrests "extremely sig- Seating is limited. For regis- the township improve public While the township should replacement of office with resi- dential space; the report recom- nificant" because the house, allegedly the site of drug sales, is tration, phone Karen Murphy spaces, target areas for new "open up" its downtown plazas, (Continued on page A-2) at (908) 276-8091. development, manage downtown Pye said, it should seek to build mends "redevelopment plans... parking and simplify its zoning up underutilized downtown lots. {Continued on page A-2) Cranford teenagers make their case By GREG MARX defense witnesses Nick THE CHRONICLE Zmijeweki (Lee Lenape, a Good New duties Samaritan eyewitness seeking to Kenilworth Police Chief CRANFORD - If Tony dear Petrecca of blame) and Sara William Dowd dons another Spiliotopolous ever does get in Mados (expert Chris Crandon ) hat and reads to children dur- real trouble with the law, at least — practiced their litigating skills ing story hour Saturday at the he'll be prepared. before Judge James Bell in public library. See Page B-1. For the third straight year Cranford's Municipal Court. Spiliotopolous, a senior at With limited forensic evi- Cranford High School, is playing dence, both sides sought to the defendant in the school's undermine the credibility of the mock trial team. This year, he is witnesses. Wischusen and Boyle Inside Pat Petrecca, a reformed ex-con painted a picture of Petrecca as a who stands accused of attempt- convicted criminal driven by a Commentary A-6 ing to run another vehicle off the "vengeful rage" and "reckless dis- highway in a fit of road rage, and regard for human life," and Community Life B-1 killing an innocent woman and Wischusen even baited the sus- her two children in the process. pect into a heated debate about Sports C-1 On a recent Tuesday evening, just how fast is too fast when dri- Tony and hia teammates — pros- ving on 1-295. Prime Time B-5 ecuting attorneys Alison Lasky and Planer, meanwhile, WischuBen and Kuitlyn Boyle; attacked Stone an "a corrupt cop" Obituaries B-2 prosecution witnesses Patrick and Homer as a "convicted liar Bither (shaggy-haired State and criminal." Real Estate B-7 Trooper Sum Stoue), Beth When the dust settled, a jury (,'aai'iano (Petreccu'a turncoat of four students returned a "nut 'Police Log .A-7 friend Ronnie Router) and Murk guilty" verdict — though Bell Hurley (expert wittiest* Kelly voiced the thoughts of many Kendull), defense uttorueytt K*»tu uUervers when he gaid the "vj- UfcOHut I'Ai uliui J)IAt t I'MuKKiHAHHI; r'lauei' mid Juoli 1-jbkv, and IContiuued on page A-2) K*tUyfi Uoyl« «iyu«* ttw c«»» tor Uw pfoetcuttoii *t a Crwitord High School mock trial pc«cUc« Mutton Cranford Chronicle February 21, 2002 Planned new health rules Weapon counts could prove to be costly (Continued from page A-l) only a short distance from By GREG MARX Should the new standards take use of an epidemiologist? Once, Harding School and a park. IIIK CHKON1C1..E effect, Hehl said, a shared-ser- maybe..." Hehl said. "(And) I don't There is no evidence of sales io vices arrangement with other need a public health planner on a juveniles from the house, said Lt. CRANFORD — Proposed municipalities would "probably be daily basis." Richard Dopf. stricter standards for local boards the simplest approach." The proposed standards have Asked whether the raid tar- of health could put an additional Other options, he said, include gone through a public comment geted an isolated offender OT is financial burden on municipali- paying qualified professionals a period, and the comments are now part of a broader investigation, ties, Health Officer Warren Hehl retainer, or more drastically, elim- being reviewed, Hehl said. A final Dopf declined comment. He aM6 said recently. inating local health departments decision on the standards could declined to specify the amount of The State Department of and establishing a regional or come within a few months or be drugs recovered or the time spent Health has proposed new stan- county department. A regional put off until next year. on the investigation, though he dards for local boards that include organization could better afford to The new standards, which will said the investigation, led by Defc. retaining the services of a variety pay the professionals, but such a be enforced by the Public Health Timothy Dowd, was "lengthy." " of medical and health profession- move would eliminate local juris- Council, will likely be phased in The Rufalos and Schnering als, Hehl said. diction and might make same-day over four years. were taken to Union County Jail Under the proposal, local response to many health com- The move comes because state and held in lieu of $100,000 baik health boards would be required plaints less likely, Hehl said. officials "want to revamp the pub- Hold on to your hat! As of Monday, Laurel Rufalo was to have available an epidemiolo- Hiring the officials full-time on lic health system," Hehl said. out on bail, police said. gist, an information technology a municipal level could cause a "Bioterrorism hit local and Mrs. Benoit's afternoon kindergarten class at Bloomingdale The Rufalos have been listed specialist, a public health planner, doubling or tripling of the Health state officials out of the blue," he Avenue School celebrated Summer Day as part of its study of the at the Coolidge Drive residence a public health nursing director, a Department's $180,000 budget for said; the new standards are part seasons. The theme of this year's event was the Fourth of July.l n since 1996. Contacted this week, director of health education, and a day-to-day expenses, Hehl said. of an effort to make health and the photo above, Emily Roman stops to have her picture taken a neighbor said she did not know medical director. That approach seems unlikely public safety operations more effi- during the Uncle Sam relay race. the couple well but had never, All are positions which require both because of the financial bur- cient. strtpected illegal activity. certification. Hehl said he may den and because the township qualify as a public health planner, does not regularly require the spe- but the township does not cur- cialists' services. rently employ individuals certi- "In 10-12 years in Cranford, fied for the other positions. have I had a need for immediate Cops bust teen booze party (Continued from page A-l) weeks after a group of high school mittee of students, staff, parents of guilt has been made. Garwood needs school candidate unsupervised underage drinking. student leaders protested what and administrators has since been Spiliotopolous said he steered The ordinance, similar to others they call the school's "zero toler- formed to evaluate the policy. well clear of the party, suspecting GARWOOD — With the filing Carino, but three seats will be passed in Kenilworth and ance" policy toward student offens- Superintendent Lawrence it would be broken up by police. deadline rapidly approaching, open in the election. Garwood, drew reproach in some es away from school property. Feinsod said he did not believe the "Thursday, everybody (in school) the Garwood Board of Education The deadline for petitions is quarters. The criticism prompted Current school policy calls for a arrests would influence the com- was talking about it," he said. has only two contestants for Feb. 25. But, Carino said, because Police Chief Harry Wilde to make student to be warned for a first mittee. "Whether these arrests Another student said the party three open seats in the spring the April 16 election date will be a speech at a Township Committee offense, then removed from a lead- occurred or not, the committee will had been planned to last the entire election. postponed, the filing deadline meeting in which he defended his ership position in a co-curricular come up with appropriate recom- four-day weekend, while the host Current members Richard may be extended as well. force and called on parents to take activity following a second offense. mendations," he said. student's parents were out of the $mmons, Karen Rusin and Should no other candidates a more active stand against teen Athletes are removed from a team hi the meantime, existing disci- state on vacation. Georgia Maclndoe have all decid- file a nominating petition, the drinking. currently in season after the first plinary policies will be enforced, As for the 40-odd students s.i •ed not to run. Two residents have third seat would be filled through The ordinance allows for a fine offense. he said. the party who were not arrested,1 '.filed nominating petitions, said a write-in candidate or a person of $250 and a six-month suspen- A group of student leaders Tony Spiliotopolous, senior Feinsod said they could be subject1 ^Business Administrator Barbara appointed by the board. sion of driving privileges. Dan objected to the policy at a recent class president, said he was to school discipline, but "the evi- Aschenbach was the only commit- Board of Education meeting, say- unsure how the arrests would dence (of alcohol consumption) tee member to vote against it, say- ing the school should not disci- affect discussions. But he argued would have to be extremely credi- ing at the time, Tm just not sure pline students for actions not com- the school should not take discipli- ble. The odds are that's not going WANTED: this is the right approach." mitted on school property. A com- nary action before a determination to happen." PSE&G CUSTOMERS The arrests also come just Plazas called the key to downtown (Continued from page A-l) raised. And in a suggestion likely about the recommendations. New Furnace encourage office use over residen- to prove unpopular, the report Chairman Tom Shaw asked Worth $2,442°° tial" to avoid the service demands recommends the township whether intense multi-story A Penn Jersey Advance, Inc. newspaper of residential use. "increase enforcement activities" development was consistent with,' NJN Publishing ©2001 Both the public space and to prevent meter-feeding. the township's objectives. development recommendations Shoppers and storeowners And Paul LaCorte objected to Published every Thursday by NJN are designed to emphasize pedes- alike have complained about the the use of residential streets for Publishing (USPS136-800) trian traffic. The same logic lack of short-term parking, the parking. 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But with- THE CHRONICLE allowed to continue, said Zoning September 2001, Baer reported, out any information from the state Officer Judith Brown. there were 25 accidents at the about financial assistance, there is CRANFORD — The zoning But the developer for the site site. He also raised concerns little the board can do. board will continue hearing the is seeking numerous variances to about parking and gasoline deliv- , The ad hoc Committee for the application for a controversial erect a canopy and kiosk for the ery. . Referendum had planned tq make North Avenue gas station and gas station, place a sign on the But the environmental con- a public presentation oh the pro- fast-food restaurant Monday canopy and a pylon sign and cerns caused by abandoned gas posal March 4, but that meeting night. parking spaces closer to the prop- tanks have been satisfied, accord- has been postponed. There's no The application, filed by 120 erty line than the ordinance ing to the state Department of point in us meeting... until we have North Avenue Corp., seeks to allows, and use concrete rather Environmental Protection. "No figures (from the state)" Murphy open a Citgo gas station and than Belgian block curbing. further action is necessary for... said. Hot off the press! Blimpie's restaurant at the The application has drawn remediation," a DEP official :• The district had hoped to hold The Kenilwprth Public Library Pre-Teen and Teen Advisory address. The site has been the resistance from some residents, wrote in a November 2001 letter. the vote during the April 16 school Council has published its first newsletter designed especially for location of several gas stations spearheaded by Frank Krause, The owners of the property board elections. That date has been those aged 10 to 15. The newsletter contains top ten lists for since the 1950s; it has been who owns and operates a dental also owe about $54,000 in unpaid pushed back because of the delay in books, CDs, videos and DVDs and word search puzzles and book vacant since a Texaco station practice in a neighboring office property taxes. Brown said the information from the state, but no and video reviews. Members of the council, from left, are went out of business in 1996. building. In a letter to local news- application can be heard with the new date has been set. The district Theresa Rodriques, Mikael Davis, Samantha Ries, Brittany The restaurant is a principal papers, Krause said the proposed money outstanding, and the still hopes to hold the vote with the Patterson, Kim Schielke, Kevin McCarthy, Raquel Rodriques permitted use in the zone, and facility would be "a traffic night- board can stipulate in its ruling spring elections, whenever they are and Ephraim Davis. the zoning board has previously mare and an eyesore," as well as the money be paid before con- scheduled, Murphy said. established the gas station, a an environmental safety hazard. struction begins. "(The) kiosk, lighting and Several other residents have building structure... are at odds echoed Krause's concerns in let- with the Victorian theme of the ters in the township. But the pro- Schools' air quality poses no health risk (downtown)," Krause wrote. ject has also drawn residents' Some of Krause's concerns support. "(The site) will look a lot By OREO MARX remedial action." possible until the summer, mem- ters, periodically using of a have been echoed by the police better than it does now," follow- ing construction, wrote one man. THE CHRONICLE The water seepage has result- bers said. HEPA vacuum to trap air-borne department. Lt. John Baer, head ed in wood rot in a classroom Other problem sites included particles, and appointing Indoor of the Traffic Bureau, noted in a Hearings on the application .' GARWOOD — Air quality at floor, and "adtae bacteria the principal's office at Lincoln Air Quality Managers from cur- memo that the site — at North began in September, but were put the borough's schools can be growth" in at least on classroom, School, which is experiencing rent employees to log any future and Orchard avenues — already off during the holiday season. A improved, but poses no immedi- the report said. fungi growth from an undeter- complaints. present safety concerns because final decision from the board is ate health risk to staff or stu- Remedial action, the report mined source, and an under- Superintendent William of heavy volume, a bus stop and a unlikely at Monday's meeting, dents, an environmental special- said, should include the removal ground tunnel between the Murphy attributed the problems nearby bank." Brown said. ist told the Board of Education of carpet from all the classrooms Lincoln and Franklin schools to weather conditions and the Monday. as soon as possible. Prior to which experiences standing age of the buildings. "No emergency situation was removal, antimicrobial treat- water and visible mold growth. Voters have three times reject- found at any of the sites," the ments can be applied to the car- The firm recommended further ed a referendum to replace the Cherry Hill firm AET pets. study of those areas and the existing schools with a new Environmental Inc. reported. "In Board members said the car- Franklin School classrooms. building; the district will seek ROOFING general the indoor environmen- pets were treated over the four- Other recommendations for approval later this year on a ref- tal quality in the study areas of day Presidents' Day weekend. improvement included increasing erendum to renovate the existing Cape Cod $2,500 the Franklin, Lincoln and Removal of carpets will not be the efficiency of ventilation fil- schools. 100 Off Washington schools... is accept- Bi-Level $2,700 Any able, yet could be improved." Roofing Job "• The board hired the firm to Split Level $2,900 study microbiological contamina- Big budget cuts planned at Johnson Price includes: removal of two layers of old shingles, dumpsters, complete clean . tion arising from water seepage up, 25 yr. shingles and all paper and permits. > in the school buildings. AET test- GARWOOD - The Clark tion classes. have details on how each depart- CARLSON BROS. 9O8-272-12S6' ed the buildings Nov. 8 for endo- Board of Education is consider- Garwood sends its high school ment would be affected, and how toxins, fungi and bacteria. ing cuts to a host of elective students to Johnson. much each cut would save. While the firm emphasized in activities and support programs The cuts have been proposed Board member Richard NEW EXPANDED STUDIO Its report that current conditions to meet a budget crisis, Garwood in response to a serious budget Emmons suggested the Garwood pose no hazard, it did cite several Board of Education member crunch, said Zultanky, Garwood's board send a letter opposing the Ureas of mold and fungus growth. Linda Zultanky told the bor- liaison to the Clark board. In proposed cutbacks, but The firm found most problems ough's board Monday. addition to the tight times faced Superintendent William Murphy YOGA at the Franklin School, which The Clark board is consider- by every school board this year, discouraged such a move unless experiences water seepage ing cutbacks in athletics pro- Clark must repay a $552,000 it was accompanied by a solution through the boiler room floor, grams, field trips, SAT prepara- loan to the state. to the problem. NEW PROGRAM \< classroom unit ventilators, and tion courses, and the guidance "They're really in a bad situa- The Clark board next meets exterior walls. department at Arthur L. tion," she said. "They don't have 7:30 p.m. Feb. 26. Garwood resi- STARTS MAR. 11 |m "Cracks and missing plaster Johnson High School, Zultanky the money." dents can speak to the board on HA.THA & ASHTANGA. have severely deteriorated the said. Zultanky said she did not yet any high school matter. YOGA (all levels) integrity of the building enve- Also likely to be cut back are MEDITATION lope," AET reported. 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4B Haley Bake*, »w» A-4 Cranford Chronicle February 21, 2002 Harding teachers want to stop K-2 field trips ByKlMBERLYMERZ ents," said Rica, who wants to school. Such a program would pro- LE CORRESPONDENT replace field trips with activities vide the children with many of the such as special assemblies, or short same educational benefits as KENILWORTH — Harding trips near the school. Currently, trips." School teachers would like to elim- the children travel as far as Point But.many board members ques- inate field trips for students in Pleasant. tioned whether parents shared Grades K-2, Principal Fred Rica "If you run into an unexpected those reservations about sending told the Board of Education (transportation) delay, it ruins their children on field trips, and Monday night. But board members your whole day," Rica said. said the letter should be revised to were wary of the change, and said "The teachers of kindergarten, solicit responses from parents who parents should have a say in the first and second grade students are may object to the loss of field trips. decision. very concerned about the safety Board President George Rica came to the board seeking and well-being of their students," Schlenker suggested that a list of permission to send a letter to par- the letter reads, in part. "We ques- possible trip destinations be ents expressing teachers' concerns tion the advisability of taking included in the letter. The Rev. Carol A. Lindsay about traveling off school grounds younger children away from the Following the Sept. 11 attacks, ...new Calvary Lutheran pastor * with young students. security of the school, in order to Superintendent Lloyd Leschuk "The primary grade teachers take them on a class trip. Due to told the board that unlike other came to me with some concerns recent events and heightened con- districts, Kenilworth would not about the field trips, concerns cern for safety, we feel that the chil- ,, curtail its field trips. "I remember Calvary about the transportation and the dren's needs would be better you saying that you would not Cranford seventh-graders Dana DeChiaro and Peter Collier per- trips themselves. In response to served by forgoing trips at this allow terrorists to shut it down," formed with the American Choral Directors Association All that we drafted a letter to get some time. We are investigating the pos- board Member Cathy Cohen Eastern Children's Honor Choir in Pittsburgh Saturday. suggestions, input, ideas from par- sibility of special programs at the reminded Leschuk. gets new 7th-graders perform Cranford Crossing plan to get pastor CRANFORD — The Rev. with prestigious chorus Carol A. Lindsay will be hearing before Planning Board installed as the new pastor df CRANFORD — Peter Hillside Avenue School and are Calvary Lutheran Church at 10 Collier and Dana DeChiaro, active in the peer program. By GREG MARX a.m. Sunday, March 3. both seventh-grade students at. Peter also plays with the THE CHRONICLE "It is clearly not pedestrian friendly. The design does not provide Hillside Avenue School, per- school band, sings with the Bishop C. Roy Riley of the CRANFORD — The Cranford ample footage for the anticipated foot traffic." New Jersey Synod of the formed Saturday with the Celebration Singers, and has -Lt John Baer American Choral Directors been in musicals with the Crossings project takes its next Evangelical Lutheran Church iii Association All Eastern Cranford Dramatic Club and step Wednesday, when applicant America will officiate at the ser- Children's Honor Choir at the the Cranford Repertory Cranford Building Associates, The application process seven feet along South Union vice in the church at 108 Eastern Division Biennial Theatre. Dana is an avid LLC make its first appearance should be straightforward, Avenue. "It is clearly not pedes- Eastman St. Convention in Pittsburgh. dancer. before the Planning Board. because the Redevelopment Plan trian friendly," Baer wrote. "The The Rev. Susan A. Miller, as The two are members of the In Pittsburgh, the two The firm, a subsidiary of passed by the Township design does not provide ample assistant to the bishop and a Hillside Avenue School rehearsed with students from Florham Park developer Committee was amended late footage for the anticipated foot resident of Summit, will preach. Chorus, under the direction other states and performed in Kushner Companies, will seek a last year to be consistent with traffic." Music will be provided by the Tom Pedas, and have been cho- the closing concert of the con- minor resubdivision and prelimi- the Kushner proposal. But some One way to increase sidewalk Calvary Choir, the adult and sen as members of the all state ference at the Heinz Concert nary site plan approval for the township agencies have raised space along South Avenue, said teen hand-bell choirs, the youth! Elementary Honor Choir in the Hall, home of the Pittsburgh parking garage, retail space and questions about the design of the Zoning Officer Judith Mazur- musical team and the Children's past. Both have also had fea- Symphony, for more than 2,000 apartments planned for the site project. Brown, would be to eliminate a Choir. tured roles in the musicals at choral directors and parents. at South, South Union, and One unresolved issue is the service alley between the Lindsay began her call at Walnut avenues. Cranford Hotel and the Kushner Calvary in early January. Before conversion of South Union 1 Avenue into a two-way street. building that will stand on the that she served as long-term Currently, only south-bound traf- former "Round Bank" site. The interim pastor in Clifton* fic is allowed on the street. township's Development Review Carteret and Plainfield and fop Though township officials expect Committee, on which Brown sits, a short period served on the. the state Department of feels the alley is unnecessary, bishop's staff coordinating stew- Watchung Leisure^ Transportation to authorize the she said, and its elimination ardship activities for the state. change, the township has yet to would allow the developer to She also has held other pastoral receive final word. Lt. John Baer move the building away from the roles in New Jersey, Holland, of the police department's Traffic street. Switzerland and Missouri. Bureau called the change "cru- Other questions of the DRC For this Sunday only, Calvary cial" to the project in a recent include the number and position will hold no Sunday School memo. of barrier-free parking spaces classes and there will be only The project design calls for and the way that trash and recy- one worship service. two lanes of south-bound traffic cling will be removed from apart- The church is a congregation1 on the street, widening into ments, Brown said. of the New Jersey Synod of the three at the intersection with The DRC, which includes Evangelical Lutheran Church iri South Avenue, and one lane of Township Engineer Jeff Sias and America, serving the Cranford- north-bound traffic, which would Construction Official Richard Westfield area and surrounding be directed into the parking Belluscio, also recommended the communities for 73 years. garage. A concrete island would parking garage be set back five separate north-bound and south- feet from the NJ Transit proper- bound traffic. ty line — it is currently on the Baer cited other traffic con- line — and that more greenery College ALL REMAINING 2OO1 MODELS MUST BE SOLD NOW! cerns along South Union Avenue be added to the site, Brown said. in the same memo. The loading When completed, Cranford $1OO TO $11OO OFF! dock for the site will be behind Crossings will have 50 apart- addresses the building in the current ments, 22,000 square feet of Blockbuster lot; Baer questioned retail space and a 310-space SWIMMING SPAS & HI whether a sufficient turning parking garage over two build- ethnic hate radius will exist on the street to ings at the site. Dflill f£ MftPOOL SEASIDE PACKAGE allow large trucks on the site. The project was approved by CRANFORD — Union County TUB* And while the project design the Township Committee in last- College has scheduled a number, FEATURING: I Searay Pool Wall, Frame, Hardware . calls for over 13 feet of sidewalk minute December deal, following of events this week with the I Heavy Duly Liner w/10Yr. Mfg. Warranty space along Walnut Avenue, the months of negotiation and vocal theme "Overcoming! I Filter System &1hp Pump • Pool Ladder sidewalk narrows to less than protests by some residents. Hatred/Creating Community." ; I Automatic Skimmer All events are free and open tol • Water Test Kit SChemcals the public. The schedule: Save Tuesday — "The Diary of, Now/Be Clara Kramer," Roy W. Smith' Ready for Theater, Cranford campus, 7:30, Summer! p.m. PORTABL Vofley FurnitureShop Wednesday—"Understanding SPA «/ Exquisite 18tfi Century Reproducttep X U.S.-Mideast Relations and the Islamic Faith," Roy W. Smith Theater, Cranford campus, 11. 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WITH ANY 5 PIECE SET* PURCHASED CKANFORD — "Guys and', ($SU(I OH MlMUt Dolls" is the winter musical for f 20% OFF ANY 5 PIECE (h auge Avenue School. \ SET PURCHASED! Showtimes are 8 p.m. Friday ami Saturday, March 1-2 plus 5,' P in Sunday, March 3. The post-1 World War 11 musical is presented! I >v a oist of 67 middle school stu-1 Watchung Leisure di'uUi. ! owwM* Ip^rOftilf;'Furniture 1 :A\ Sliding RtKtd, w^chuiig, N{Q7u0* (9()H) 7%y7^ii Admission is $5. Advance tickets HOURS. GREEN BROOK ai <• available at the Orange Avenue! MON-FRMO-Y 199 ROUTE 22 EAST i i Imoi Avenue Hviwrhoim-, NJ 07506 * WS\ age we can live with," said teach- $417,426, over the 2001 appro- released from that contract. ' i ers' union President Edward priation of $17,628,126. The streets and roads bud-'; Leonard on Monday. At least 1 percent of the get will be financed in March; Board of Education President increase is due to the length of or April through a capital ordi-1 Donald Sheldon also wants clo- service pension perk offered to nance. There will be a $1 mil-, sure. The first two meetings with volunteer fireman and emer- lion to $1.5 million road plani the fact finder are mediation ses- gency medical technicians that over the next five to six years. sions that he expects will lead to a GEORGE PACCIELLO/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER was approved in a referendum There will be no pension settlement. last year. contributions once again in The teachers' union planned to The 4 percent municipal tax 2002 to the overfunded Police forgo their attendance at the reg- Gift exchange increase is contingent on the and Fireman retirement sys- ular meeting of the Board of unlikely scenario of unchanged tem. Education on Thursday night. The Leigh Esposito checks out a book at the Mothers & More book and gadget swap held recently at also plan to circulate a brochure Hanson House in Cranford. The idea behind the swap was to trade holiday gifts for more desirable revenues. Township Manager An emergency appropriation to parents presenting their case. items. Thomas Atkins, said that rev- of $62,000 is required to pay enues have fallen because "We have not seen any move- for auditing and legal work ment," said Leonard of the teacher interest income on invested done last year due to the attendance at past meetings of monies has fallen. embezzlement by the former the Board of Education, "Our A total of $743,037 in budget township treasurer. An appro- requests have fallen on deaf ears. Westfield students continue cuts was spread out among priation for additional legal This is the first time negotiations township departments: and auditing expenses will also have been held without any inter- $187,000 for four full-time fire- have to be made this year. » ruption of school. You would think fighter/EMT positions; $84,000 House-to-house recycling that would help," said Leonard. marking Black History month for two new police officers; and the residential spring ".Our backs are against the rope. $75,000 in general operating WESTFIELD — Students in orate Black History Month. formance of the Freedom Train, a cleanup program add about \yie have low morale and people expenses and new equipment; $400,000 to the budget, but are looking for other jobs." the Westfield Public Schools are At Jefferson School, for exam- story about the Underground reminded of the contributions of ple, students today will welcome Railroad, at the Morristown $158,325 from the Parks and Atkins recommends that the Leonard said he feared that if a African-Americans and the chal- Dan Gutman, author of both bio- Theatre. Also, first-grade stu- Recreation operating expenses programs be maintained. Contract could not be agreed on . lenges they have faced during the graphical and fictional accounts dents teamed up with their that the board would impose a month of February, when Black of Jackie Robinson. Some classes fourth-grade buddies to make contract on the teachers. History is celebrated. studied the positive effect that paper bag displays of famous LOSERS AND "Ultimately if all steps in the Westfield High School hosted African-Americans had on the African-Americans. negotiation process don't work, 1 country through jazz. Other stu- A variety of artwork and pro- the board certainly does have a its 12" annual Black History Celebration and Dinner on dents watched and discussed a jects commemorating Black PROUD OF IT! right to impose a contract," said video on the younger years of Sheldon, who noted there were Thursday in Cafeteria B. The History Month continues to be only a handful of cases where that theme was Major Eras of Martin Luther King, Jr. produced and studied by stu- "I was referred by my doctor "It meant a great deal to know has occurred. "Though that is not Change, which was portrayed Wilson School third-grade stu- dents throughout the Westfield because I needed a special that my sessions were covered what we want to do and out of through skits, music and poetry. dents are scheduled to see a per- Public School district. medical diet." by my insurance plan." context to where the board is." In addition, former WHS gradu- P. Harris, Union ates were honored, and through a M. Paterson, Scotch Plains A stumbling block in the nego- Personalized Programs for tiation has been giving equal partnership with a Newark high "There's New Hope For "I reached my goal by losing health benefits to new teachers school, a choir sang. weight naturally, and was Good Health & Lasting Success Edison Intermediate School 1 inspired through motivation and longer-tenured teachers. The Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Sufferers!... and encouragement." board is pushing reductions in kicked off the first week of Black (908)-789-5300 health benefits for starting teach- History Month with a guest E. Stem, Westfield Fax (908)-789-5535 ers. appearance by Ramona Gray, the Union County, N.J. - A controversial FREE report has just been Celebrating BARBARA POT \SHKIN M.S.;. -vssocuTts As to how far apart that leaves African-American woman who released which is angering- doctors all over the country. 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Jersey Boy Waking up from complacency The chickens are coming home to roost and the cows are Mike Deak coming home — if there are any chickens or cows left in New Jersey. The state's current (and probably future) fiscal crisis has revealed just how badly New Jersey has been mis-gov- There's no erned by both political parties over the past two decades. Much of the problem can be traced to the malignant dependence on property taxes to fund public education right to be and other functions of local government. How many of us remember that when the state income tax was introduced a quarter century ago we were eccentric promised lower property taxes because the state was going A quarter century ago, when I to pick up at least 40 percent of the tab? was a pimply nerd slithering For a variety of reasons, that promise was never ful- through the halls of Somerville filled, even as the cost of providing public education esca- High School, my driver education lated with higher teaching salaries and layers and layers teacher — the legendary Boomy of state mandates. But nobody cared because in the last Malekoff — guaranteed there two decades, with the exception of the deep recession would be one question on the New Jersey Driver's Exam and by golly, around 1990, New Jersey enjoyed unprecedented prosper- he was right. A driver's license, ity. You could overlook the basic flaws in the financial Mr. Malekoff said, was a privilege, management of the state because the money just contin- not a right. You had to first earn ued to pile up. Officials at all levels of government, from that privilege by passing the writ- the local municipal building to the Statehouse, became ten and driving tests and you kept complacent. And the state, particularly during the that privilege by maintaining a Whitman administration, was able to use that money to good driving record. Mr. Malekoff plug the holes of inequity in the property tax system. Can had drummed it into our heads so anyone outside of Trenton explain how all the property tax well that it has never escaped me. rebates work? It is perhaps the most useful bit of knowledge I learned in those four But now the money has stopped coming into Trenton. never-ending years. And there are signs it's going to be an awfully slow recov- That same philosophy should ery. Plus, as Gov. James E. McGreevey is discovering, the also apply to character quirks; in mess may be worse than anyone can imagine. His budget another time, they were call message last week called for austerity and pain; his next Letters to the editor eccentricities. People do not have! message should be about the need for reform. the right to be eccentric; they have McGreevey's task is to educate the public about why the to earn the privilege. state's fiscal policies — and perhaps even the way govern- I'm losing my tolerance for peo- ment is organized at all levels — needs a radical overhaul. Goose droppings are a nuisance ple who believe it is their inah'eri-J McGreevey has to explain how the property tax system able right to flaunt their character has led to sprawl overtaking the state's/precious farm- To The Chronicle: on my way to the'train station and constantly have to quirks and expect everyone else to land. I totally agree with Angela and Peter Lisciotto con- dodge goose droppings. Their numbers are expanding accept them. I suspect this loss of patience is the first sign of creep- ; He has to explain why the reliance on property taxes cerning the goose problem. It is impossible to spread and every year they move farther up the Ml. I am a blanket in Nomahegan Park and it is even difficult concerned and feel something should be done. ing old fogeyism, but I'm getting causes an endless pursuit of ratables that affects the qual- at times to walk the paths in the park without step- MARYJ.W1LFORD tired of people who demand the ity of life and causes traffic jams on country roads where ping in goose dung. I walk past Sperry Park every day Cranford rest of the world condone their once the only disruption were cows crossing to their pas- behaviors and attitudes without ture. question. This is why I shed no He has to explain why it makes no sense to have more tears when the self-indulgent £ than 600 school districts in a state where there may be too It's time to rethink flood control characters on Seinfeld went into many municipalities (566). video purgatory. To The Chronicle: ingly representative of people who got a deal on »- He has to explain why it is more important to change Not long ago, eccentrics kept Well, it looks like Cranford is going to get the property located in an area of town that has been 1 vihe property tax system than worry about the tolls on the their quirks to themselves. kind of flood control that it really wants. The pre- historically notorious for its tendency to flood. If the Strange behaviors were reserved, •.' Garden State Parkway. sent estimate has gone up to $9.5 million and we project must proceed (and it should not), there is •I McGreevey had no time to offer a comprehensive reform for the home and restricted from don't quite have the drawings for the initial phases merit to the idea that at least some (most) of the public display. There were always^ '; package; the timeline for the state budget gave the gover- of the project down yet. In fact, the lawsuits haven't financing should be arranged through a neighbor- a few people in every neighbor- nor no other choice than to offer a patchwork of solutions even started yet. It's an easy bet that we'll be at $12 hood association-type plan or a "flood tax" on prop- hood and family who danced iij million before a single tractor breaks ground for erties located within the target protection area. that will only be good for the coming fiscal year. their own private conga line, but But he has the time to start explaining to the people Phase I. Following that will be the usual cost over- After all, this is a very expensive project for all of runs and things that just weren't figured on when Cranford's taxpayers to enhance the real estate val- they never sought to impose their why basic changes are needed. That campaign may be oddities on anyone else. They McGreevey's toughest. the planning was done (see Community ues of only a small fraction of Cranford's homeown- Center/library). The state money is gone now and it ers. This project is headed for certain disaster. The were content to keep their pecca- won't be back. The county money is tenuous and rest of Cranford better open their mouths or they'll dilloes private, whether it was could evaporate just as easily. I commend be kicking themselves in the backside later. The playing Twister with goats or per-; Commissioner Morin for having the courage to pub- brotherhood of civil engineers has made it clear that forming the flatulent version of licly suggest that the property owners who benefit once this thing is under way it will be difficult to jus- "The Flight of the Bumblebee." No The Chronicle is here for you from this project might consider taking on a dispro- tify stopping in midstream. There are smarter, more one cared as long as the kookiness portionate responsibility for the spiraling costs asso- practical and less expensive ways to deal with this remained respectfully private, The following information should help you get your ciated with it. problem. They just aren't being considered. nobody got hurt and property val- ues didn't go down. ideas and community news into The Chronicle: Naturally, the remark drew an immediate, collec- JAMES LODERSTEDT Call Editor Kathleen Phillips at (908) 575-6686 with tive gasp and a hush from an audience overwhelm- Cranford But times have changed. In a land of abundance where most of ; story suggestions, questions or comments. For sports, call us don't have to struggle with the Dan Murphy at (908) 575-6691. demands of everyday life, we have Our address: The Chronicle, P.O. Box 699, Somerville, Allow the driveway construction the luxury of self-indulgence, N. J. 08876. Our fax number is (908) 575-6683. Our e-mail Because we don't have to worry address is [email protected]. To The Chronicle: be an unsafe environment for all. about where the next meal is com-' The issue of 480 Washington Ave. being a three- The Puglieses' driveway provides a place for ing from, we are free to seek hap- Deadlines family dwelling has been proven and agreed upon tenants to park off the street. How can this be piness in the ethereal fulfillment The deadline for the submission of news articles is 5 that, in fact, it has been a three-family unit all unsafe? It will free up on-street parking for who- of the selfs desires. It is the fault » p.m. Friday. The deadline for submitting letters to the edi- along. ever needs it. of the Baby Boomer generation tor is noon Monday. Now an issue has been made of the driveway. Just like the three-family status, the Puglieses who rebelled against The The volunteer fire chief contends the driveway were given permission to construct the driveway Establishment so we could do on Correction policy would prohibit fire trucks from safely entering and the rescinding of that permission was fol- our thing. (How grossly quaint and exiting the firehouse. But he fails to acknowl- lowed by the volunteer fire chiefs voicing his those phrases now sound!) What The Chronicle will correct errors of fact, context or pre- edge the other two existing driveways in front of opposition. started as a need for creative self- sentation and clarify any news content that confuses or the firehouse. The truth be told, the volunteer fire chief just expression has mutated into the misleads readers. Please report errors to Editor Kathleen The firehouse is going to be considerably larger. has a problem with the Pugliese family having a selfish expression of an encapsu- Phillips at (908) 575-6686. Therefore, the parking lot beside the firehouse will driveway where he doesn't want it. There is no lated self. The prevailing attitude no longer exist. According to town ordinance 197- safety issue. He also doesn't like it that they have is: That's the way I am and I'm 86, one parking space per 500 square footage of proven many, many times it is and always was a not going to change. And I don't gross square footage of floor area is required. The three-family. In this case, though, there aren't any care whether you like it or not. firehouse doesn't comply with the town ordinance ordinances to be followed. There is no town ordi- Accept me for what I am." now. When construction is finished, they will no nance stating this driveway cannot be constructed Eccentrics now leave no room longer have adequate parking. Obviously they will where the Puglieses wish to construct it. for compromise. That's still OK in SmoiUSt > be parking on the street. Does this mean they will ELIZABETH DeSANTIS private life, but now employers park in the yellow zone? This most certainly will Kenllworth are expected to make concessions A Penn Jersey Advance, Inc. Newspaper to their workers' character quirks NJN Publishing © 2002 that were unthinkable not so long ago. Managers have now become Thomas H. Krekel Generous gifts made holiday happy enablers of bizarre behavior; if President To The Chronicle: stand at the store between Thanksgiving and you look around your workplace; I'm sure you can find examples. Rosemarie Maio The Kenilworth Welfare Department would Christmas to collect money and for those who like to offer our sincere thanks to the people, gave. God bless all of you. It's fine to be eccentric, but Publisher don't expect me not to pass judg- Vice President - Advertising agencies and corporations that gave so generous- A special thanks to some Schering-Plough ly to the needy people in our community this hol- Corp. employees; Schering-Plough Corp.; Harding ment if you subject me to your Michael Desk Kathleen Phillips iday season. We were able to service over 30 fam- School PTO; St. Theresa's Social Concerns; Elks of eccentricity. Your behavior can be ilies. This would not be possible without your lov- Union; Rotary Club of Kenilworth; Salvation either cute, endearing, tolerable, Executive Editor Editor ing support. Army; American Legion Post 470, Kenilworth; annoying or destructive. It would Eileen Bickel Allan Conover I also wish to take this opportunity to thank all American Legion Ladies Auxiliary; CKI, Union; A. help, of course, if you earned the Advertising Director Sports Editor the volunteers who helped with the Salvation Bobbins Foundation; Dr. Klugman; Cybercorp, privilege to be eccentric; brilliant Army kettle, especially the Kenilworth senior cit- PAULETTE DROGON performance on the job usually John Tsimboukis Jane Yoder izens. Without them we could not do this activity. Director, Kenilworth leads to a certain tolerance of the Production Manager Circulation Director Thank you to the A&P management who let us Welfare Department odd. And just as bad motorists can expect their driving privileges to be revoked, so too can those over- bearing eccentrics who want the Good neighbors make a difference world to change can expect less and less sympathy from their Published every Thursday by NJN Publishing (USPS I ^6 800)301 Central Ave., Clark, NJ To the Chronicle: love of animals. friends, neighbors and co-workers. 07066 Second Class poiUge paid at (.nuilorii, N J POSTMASTER: ptaue send changes to NJN I'uWistimg Hullillmeiil office, PO Box 6*), Soim-mlle, NJ 08876 Subscription rues by mail, Many of us Cranford residents are blessed by Ethel and Jim have provided me with good I do have a live-and-let-live ftnc year within Union Coumy $35, uul of couuly $28, mil of slate J30.To uibu'ribe cull God with good neighbors and former neighbors. advice during times when I was insecure. I'm grate- attitude. If you want to be strange I utJO- A0O-W21. My former neighbors, Jim and Ethel Brady, have ful to God to live in a wonderful town like Cranford, and difficult, that's all right, but Circulation: 1-800-300-9321 »N*Wt: 908-575-6686 enriched my life with their kindness and knowl- and to have good friends like the Bradys, who are don't impose that behavior on me. edge. intelligent, thoughtful people. Advertising: 732-396-4223 • CttMlfled: 1-800-578-1435 Perhaps that's the biggest reason I'm proud of the fact that the Brady family is MwtfMMcUNJgNJn, why I now believe that dull if Irish and Germanic, like I tun, and that we share a Cranford beautiful. February 21, 2002 Cranford Chronicle A-7 Couple sings praises about rewards of Contact work SCOTCH PLAINS - Gene In addition to working on the Contact volunteers, and Care including 12 hours of intern- with my other activities, it isn't and Joanne Bloomwell are an What you can do hotline, he is also a volunteer Ring is a great way to address ship before going solo on the difficult to donate eight hours ordinary couple with an extra- trainer and speaker. that problem head on. Our crisis hotline. They learn how of my time each month to help ordinary mission. •: The next volunteer The Bloomwells are among homebound clients express to listen non-judgmentally and someone in need." Married 42 years, the training class meets the more than 100 trained vol- their appreciation regularly for emphatically as they interact If you would like to become a Middlesex County residents' are unteers who staff the crisis hot- the daily contact provided by with oallers in need of comfort Contact We Care volunteer, or both volunteers for Contact We Thursdays through May line. These phone lines have the Care Ring Program," Gene and reassurance. Once trained, -know someone who is home- Care, a 24-hour crisis interven- 10, at temple Emanu-EI in become the lifeline for thou- said. volunteers must commit to two bound and in need of the Care,' tion telephone helpline reach- Westfield. For more infor- sands of New Jersey residents Contact volunteers are 4-hour shifts per month, and Ring service, please call (908) ing out to New Jersey residents who are victims of loneliness trained before staffing the can select the schedule that 490-1480. in need of help. The Bloomwells mation or to register for and despair. When vulnerable phones. They receive more than best fits their needs. "What I CONTACT We Care serves share a passion for life, and a the class, call: (908) 490- people need to talk — when 50 hours of professional train- like best is the flexibility of the Union, Middlesex, Somerset passion for serving humanity. they need to know someone is ing in active listening skills, schedules," Joanne said. "Even and Essex counties. They are committed to giving, 1480. listening — Contact volunteers back to the community, and provide hope and a caring voice express this by stepping out of tions." In addition to spending on the other end of the phone. their own comfort zone to bring time on the hotline, Joanne also "For us, this is more than a served as training director for Church outreach encourages hope, comfort and dignity to social service — it is a ministry people struggling with difficult five years. "I find the rewards to people in need. Our rationale circumstances. to be intangible" she says. "The for doing this is to carry out experience has broadened my Joanne, a retired banking Jesus' mandate to 'Love Thy children to help other children outlook and makes me grateful Neighbor'," Gene said. executive, was the first to join for what I have." Contact. She became aware of Because of a hectic corporate Not only do Contact volun- By THOMAS SCOTT and Ashley Alverness, Tess teers," she continued. "We trust Contact USA when they lived schedule, Gene did not become teers answer calls, they also THE RECORD-PRESS Griffin and Mike Krieger . them with the kids, and that in Virginia. Shortly after the a volunteer until after his make daily outbound calls as "I've been coming since the helps us turn to other areas." couple relocated to New Jersey retirement in 1993. Little did part of Contact's Care Ring out- WESTFIELD — Working eighth grade," said Tess Griffin. Activities at the center in 1969, a guest speaker from he know that his career as a reach program for homebound, with the children at the Ozanam "It's a lot of fun." include painting and crafts, Contact made a presentation at management development socially isolated elderly, and Family Center in Edison has "I've been two times," said reading, helping kids with their church. Joanne immedi- trainer for a leading New disabled residents. In this free- been an eye-opening experience Megan O'Shea, who noted that homework, or using the comput-, ately registered for the volun- Jersey pharmaceutical compa- of-charge program, highly for youth volunteers from St. school commitments had limited er room. The computer room is teer training program, and it ny would be ideal preparation trained volunteers make daily Helen's Catholic Church. But her volunteer opportunities.' the jewel of the center and a wasn't long after that she for his role at Contact. "My calls to check on the person's mostly, it's just a lot of fun. The Ozanam Family Center vital resource for the residents. • became an active volunteer. first project was to revise the well-being and let them know The volunteer work empha- is a shelter for about 90 people, With eight terminals and' "The training is the best," training manuals, as well as to that someone cares. sizes helping others through of which about half are chil- two young explorer stations for she says. "It is intense, practi- provide input to the "Loneliness is the root cause community service and sharing dren. young kids, not only does the cal, and prepares you well to Recruitment Training of many of the more than the gifts volunteers have with "The focus of the volunteers room provide an outlet for the deal with all kinds of life situa- Committee" Gene remembers. 14,000 calls handled by those less advantaged. is on the children," said children, it also gives parents a Patti Gardner, the director of Gardiner. "We're primarily there means of seeking work opportu- youth ministry, has been the for the kids, from the babies to nities on the Internet. driving force behind the pro- teenagers. They have real The funds for the computer 4 suspects face drug charges gram for the past four years. needs." room, $20,000, were raised by, Every Tuesday afternoon over The volunteers' van full of the youth volunteers through a; the course of the year, a van full school supplies, toys, and games Sleep Out for Homeless fund- of volunteers from grades 9-12 is often greeted by the kids who raiser. The volunteers also in separate Cranford arrests departs from the St. Helen's can't wait for Tuesday after- throw holiday parties for the parking and heads over to noons. kids at St. Helen's and organize CRANFORD Ozanam Family Center, located "Parents at the center are summer trips to playgrounds,; | Police Log on Truman Drive in Edison. often involved with their own parks, the zoo, and the beach,'as Four individuals were arrested The involvement of the vol- problems," said Ozanam well as the movies and the Rain on drug possession charges in unteers with program varies Supervisor Connie Karli. "So Forest Cafe at the Menlo Park' separate incidents since last from newcomers to veterans. On there's no enrichment for the Mall. weekend. A North 21st Street resident William Stanley and Kimberly reported Feh 12 a BB pellet had Anderson were charged with Tuesday there were seven vol- kids." "Without the kids we couldn't! Emil Kuriata, 22, of been shot through the front win- unteers from the church: "But Patti knows how to do a lot of things, like Springfield, was charged Tuesday shoplifting after they were arrest- dow of his house during the pre- ed in the parking lot of the Cathryn Brucia, Caitlin Stanley, motivate and has done a phe- overnights," said Karli. "They with possession of a controlled vious night. Eileen Gessner, Megan O'Shea give extra us extra support.' dangerous substance (believed to Boulevard A&P at 10:57 a.m. nomenal job with the volun- be marijuana) and possession of *** Stanley was subsequently narcotic paraphernalia. Kuriata A North 15th Street resident charged with possession of nar- was stopped on Centennial reported Feb. 12 his bicycle has cotic paraphernalia. Avenue at 12:35 a.m. because his been stolen the previous day. Both suspects were taken to L 0 W E S TI HOURS: MON.-THURS. 9AM - 9PM RI vehicle had a taillight out. He was *** the Union County Jail that after- PRICE CIF -& SAT. 9AM-10PM "SUN. 10AM-6PM also charged with operating a Several individuals were noon. vehicle with fictitious plates and charged with motor vehicle *** GUARANTEED Not responsible for typographical errors. operating an unregistered vehi- offenses. Cranford resident Adina Bring In any competitor's I Sale items cash & carry only. Sale prices I cle. Union resident Herman Fruchtman was charged Feb. 14 ad or coupon and we will | effective 2/20/02-2/26/02. Prices do not Kennon was charged Feb. 11 with meet ot beal ftat prtee include sales tax. Beer prices represent Jesse Graham Jr., 31, of with disorderly behavior after operating an uninsured motor 1 subject to ABC regulations.24-12 oz. bottles unless otherwise noted. Roselle was charged Monday with police responded to a complaint at Dlscsmtt vehicle. Kennon was stopped at the Dunkin Donuts at 534 possession of a controlled danger- 11:08 a.m. on the entrance ramp 870 St. George Ave., Rahway, CVS Shopping Center * 732-381-6776 • FAX 732-381-8008 ous substance (believed to be Boulevard. to the Garden State Parkway. Fruchtman was released on marijuana) and possession of nar- And Jose Hernandez of cotic paraphernalia. Graham was her own recognizance that after- JACK OEWARS Elizabeth was charged Feb. 14 noon. • ABSOLUT BACARDI RUM stopped on Raritan Road at 9:34 Vodka 80° with driving with a suspended *#* DANIELS k WHIT• • • mmE •• LABE* L ight'Gold p.m. because his vehicle had a license. Hernandez was stopped 199 P99 taillight out. A Newark man reported 99 at 2:46 p.m. at 1700 Galloping 1.75 liter. 1.75 liteo 1.75 liter. I 6 1.75 lit John Fiorenza, 40, of Clark Saturday the passenger sideview 20 Hill Road, and was issued a sum- mirror on his car had been Stolen was charged Saturday with pos- mons and released.KENIL- CANADIAN 444 ( JOHNNIE O4 99 "\ (TANQUERAY9499 ) fJOSE CUERVO, while the car was at a local WIST 10 I WALKER RED I Gold Tequila ' session of a controlled dangerous WORTH W I 1.75 lite,) { Sterling Vodka 80° dm** 1.75 %a) substance (believed to be mari- impound lot. juana) and possession of narcotic *** CROWN CHIVAS ^0999 1 f SMIRNOFF ( LEEDS James Aikens of Irvington was ROYAL REGAL iGln»Vodka 80° paraphernalia. Fiorenza was A North 20th Street resident tO*,*iJ V Vodka 80° charged Monday with possession reported Saturday a suspect had stopped at 7:04 p.m. at of a controlled dangerous sub- 1.75L CANADIAN 1.75L CUTTY 1.75LSKYY OO99 1.75LMAUBURUM 4A99 Centennial Avenue and Hayes entered his garage and stolen a CLUB 18" SARK Vodka 80° m\d\ Coconut fcV stance (believed to be marijuana), 1.75L WHITE HORSE Street because of a malfunction- bicycle belonging to his father. 1.75L SEAGRAMS 1.75LSVEDKA 4 799 1.75L BACARDI OA99 credit card theft, and providing 7 CROWN Scotch ing headlight. He was also The bicycle was valued at more 14" 1.75LJOHN BEGG Vodka 80° 1 I O*Limon £N false information. 1.75LFLEISCHMANNS 1.75LWOLFSCHMIDT 4 *>99 charged with failure to maintain than $200. PREFERRED Scotch 1.75L CASTILLO RUM 4 ft99 12" 1.75L CLAN Vodka 80° Iv Silver I •• lamps. Aikens was stopped on the #** 750 BELVEDERE or Boulevard at South 31st Street at MacGREGOR 1.75L GORDONS 4 O99 1.75L BEEFEATER O£99 And Jackie Johnson, 49, of Dwayne Sharpe of Roselle CHOPIN Vodka 80° 24" 1.75LINVERHOUSE Vodka 80° 10 Gin £Xi 11:24 a.m. He was found to have Park was charged Sunday with 750STOUCHNAYA Scotch.. ~ Roselle was charged Friday with u -\m m 1.75L POPOV 4 499 1.75L SEAGRAMS GIN 4^99 fraudulent credit cards, and a dri- driving with a suspended license. Ohrani • Raspberry • 750GLENFIDDICH Regular*LimeTwist If . possession of a controlled danger- ver's license with the same per- Strawberry •Vanilla 16" Single Malt...... 26" Vodka 80° 11 • bus substance (believed to be Sharpe was stopped on the 750FINLANDIA 750 JOHNNIE 1.75LFLEISCHMANNS 4 A99 1.75L GORDONS 4A99 sonal information as the cards. Boulevard at 8:55 p.m. and taken Vodka 80° •Cranbeny 14" WALKER RED.. 15" Vodka 80° 1U Gin 11 marijuana), possession of narcotic He was also charged with dri- 750TANQUERAY10 1L GRANTS 1.75LFLEISCHMANNS 4 499 paraphernalia and possession of a to headquarters on outstanding Gin Scotch 1L SMIRNOFF 4 499 ving with a suspended license, Elizabeth motor vehicle warrants 22" 12" Vodka 80° 11 Gin 11 controlled dangerous substance operating an unregistered vehi- -CSE>- in a motor vehicle. Johnson'was totaling $2,274. Sharpe was cle, and operating an uninsured released on bail that night. 99 99 stopped at 2:16 p.m. at Raritan vehicle. 15Cm Road and Coleman Avenue for a And John Holder of Bradley • seatbelt inspection. Aikens was taken to the Union Beach was charged Feb. 14 with GROLSCH or County Jail that evening in lieu driving with a suspended license. HARP Lag*" of $5,000 bail. Holder was stopped at 11:39 p.m. KENILWORTH RED DOQ 30 Pack *** on the Garden State Parkway orSCHAEFERMPack Two Elizabeth residents were entrance ramp. He was later Springfield resident Jefrvory arrested Saturday on shoplifting taken to Neptune on an outstand- J lor BECKS Rer Dark! Sf'Botdni y Alexander was charged Feb. 10 ing criminal warrant. with driving while intoxicated. charges. Alexander was arrested on the ia£K TST am Boulevard at Dorset Drive at CHAMPAGNE CORDIALS AMERICAN WINE WORLD OF WINE 12:25 p.m. He was taken to police 750BOSCA 750 EMMETS 1.aVENDANGE 1.5LCITRAMonteputeano* E9 headquarters and released on his Spumante .< 3* Irish Cream White Zinfandel 4" Trebbiano* Chard. •MerfoU.3 own recognizance five hours later. 9 750 ALIZE PASSION 4 999 1.5L ARBOR MIST 1.6LCANEI £9 750J.ROGET Chardonnay* Zinfandel* *** Extra Dry 3 Gold'Red Am White-Rose Q 1.75LIG1F. Mudslide 4 O99 White Zinfandel PLUMBING PROBLEMS 750 COOKS ' 8 5" 1.5LRIUNITE Bianco* £99 An employee of a Lafayette and Other Flavors l«# 1.5LNATHANSON CREEK Brut-Dry 4 Lambnisco • Rosato • D'Oro ..U Place business reported an $ 9S 750ZAMBELLO 4 499 Cabernet* Meriot* 1.5LC0NCHA YTORO 799 750 NANDO 99 Chardonnay • Pinot attempted burglary at the compa- RedSambuca Iv 5" CabJMBriof Chard. Blend I Astt Spumante • Fragollno.. 1.5LGALLO Twin Valley ny building. The suspected FIXED FOR 19. * 1.5L LANCERS 799 750 CINZANO Q99 750KAHLUA 4 A99 Chardonnay *Cabemet* attempt took place the night of p O Coffee Liqueur If Meriot* Hearty Burgundy* 99 Rose* White I WE'RE DOING THIS TO WIN YOUR BUSINESS! 750GOLDSCHIAGER 4E99 1.5LB0LLA Baidoftno* Feb. 8. 750 KORBEL Brut* Dry Q99 Sauv. Blanc > Cafe Zinfandel Cinnamon Schnapps...... I «f 1.5LBERINGER ValpoUceHa*Soave* You'll be so pleased Chaidonnay* Meriot* Brut Ross • Chaidonnay 9 750AMARETTO 4 £99 White ZWandel 8" . A Lee Terrace resident report- 750MOET&CHANDON 4*499 DISARONNO 10 Sang.* Pinot Grigio ed Feb. 11 less than $200 had with our Fast 1.5L GOSSAMER BAY 1.5LCAVIT A99 White star 4n 750FRANGELICO 4 £99 Cabernet* Meriot* Chard 8" been stolen from her wallet dur- & Friendly 750 PIPER HEIDSIECK AB99 Hazelnut Uqueur IW Pinot Grigio • Meriot 9 1.5L GLEN ELLEN Q99 1LHARVEYS 4 499 ing the previous night by a per- On-Time Service, Extra Dry NV , 4.9 1.75L HIRAM WALKER 4 £99 Cabernet • Chardonnay 9 BRANDY & COGNAC Blackberry Brandy ID Bristol Cream I I sonal acquaintance. 1.5L R. MONDAVI Woodbridge 4 4 99 Quality Workmanship '50 STOCK 84 750AVIA *** BBEH216" Cabernet*Chardonnay I I & Guaranteed handy 1.5LFETZER Cabernet* Chardonnay O99 Police are investigating an r5Q E&J VSOP Sundial Chardonnay • White Zinfandel MM Satisfaction... .1,9" 750CHANTEFLEUR alleged cell phone fraud. A Belle irandy » 750 GRAND MARNIER ft Valley Oaks Cab. Sauv.* 4O Mead resident alleged Feb. 11 Eagle Peak Meriot 1 dm Cabernet* Meriot* 499 I.75L CHRISTIAN BROS. 4C99 Liqueur JUG WINE Chaidonnay V that a Kenilworth man had made WE BELIEVE Jrandy IV 3L LIVINGSTON CELLARS 750 R. MONDAVI Woodbridge 499 750 BLACK TOWER more than $1,000 worth of phone '50HENNESSYVS AA99 Chablis* Burg. >Red Rose • £ White Zinfandel W Liebfraumilch calls from his cell phone. YOU'LL BECOME Cognac 4mm White Grenache- White Zinl...O 750 SUTTER HOME M 750 MOUTON CADET C99 r50 COURVOISIER VSOP AQ99 4L CARLO ROSSI Whits Zinfandel 3 Red'White Q *** Chablis* White Grenache* A Pembrook Drive woman A CUSTOMER ^gnac A*Q 750 SUTTER HOME 750 LUNA Dl LUNA Burg.» Rhine • Vin Rose* Cabernet-Chard. •Meriot.. 4" Pinot Grigio-Red Bottle' £99 Paisano* Blush •Sangria reported Feb. 11 her Wal-Mart FOR LIFE VERMOUTH 750 FOREST GLEN SJWrig t .O card had been fraudulently used White Zintandet • Chiantt Meriot •Chardonnay 750 CASA LAPOSTOLLE 799 1LCINZANO VERMOUTH A99 4L TAYLOR CALIF. CELLARS Q99 Cabernet'ShiraE 6" Cabernet • Sauvignon Blanc.. f in two different Georgia stores to Sweet'Dry "f make purchases totaling over Service :==-=— Chablis • Burgundy O 750 TURNING LEAF 750 LOUIS JADOT 4LQ40VEHMOUIII 4 A99 41CH CELLARS 4 499 Cabernet* Chard.- MerW • BeaujotaeViHag«8 799 $1,500. SD IV Red ZW. • Sauv. Blanc 6" Macon-Blanc Vllagss I Subsequent investigation .^Professionals I I 750 GALLO OF SONOMA 799 750 MARQUES DE CACEHES 799 revealed the borough woman in Richard Boyda Master I'lumbuis I u unse #1)9897 ot UOX KHANZIA ChaidowayMeftot f Rioja I tL SCHWfcPPtS t hubib > byiu • Chiami • Q99 750 MERIDIAN 799 750 MAKQUtS Ut HISCAl 4 4 99 one of many victims targeted by Red 1 1 on ongoing Miami-based scam. MMut)is>.. by Cabernet* Chardonnay f slBOXPEltHVfcLLA 750CLOSOUSO* A99 The information was turned over HsyilwUurt. 99 Puotfy Futa* 1 4a 800-386-4897 Chwdonnay *r to the Secret Service, which is •»v will li\ JIH IOU Hfmiti • UolwOuS FUKI • OM 4 4.99 SPRnE-oiacoKk O 750RMON0AVIN4M1 4 AH OumtoTniv.. It conducting the inveatigatiou. Mix I... Chvdonnty It *** A-8 Cranford Chronicle February 21,2002

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Nut ttnixmiibto iw mm «oounlpM In Ini ponttnt February 21, 2002 Cranford Chronicle B-l Community life Borough Best Friend shop holding clearance takes on GARWOOD — The Best Friend Second Chance Shop is holding a clearance sale — the NFL because it's moving out at the end of the month. By GREG MARX The thrift shop at 109 THE CHRONICLE Center St. has all its merchan- KENILWORTH — Stephen dise on sale at 25-75 percent off Baker was known as the through Thursday, Feb. 28. Sale "Touchdown Maker" when he hours are 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m. played wide receiver for the 1990 Thursday, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Super Bowl champion New York Friday and Saturday. Giants. This week, borough resi- Donations will be accepted dents hope he and other current after f Friday, March 1 in the and former NFL players can thrift shop's new location at score a touchdown for David 1750 E. Second St., Scotch Brearley High School's Project Plains. Needed especially are Graduation and the Municipal collectibles, antiques, jewelry, Drug Alliance. small furniture, china, silver Baker and his former Giants and unused gifts, plus new teammate Lee Rouson are two of clothes with the tags still on. several NFL players who will In addition, a "Craft Corner" suit up at 7 p.m. Saturday at the will be set up in the Scotch Brearley gym for the borough's Plains location. Craftsmen and first Benefit Basketball Game. craftswomen can donate their The football players will face a original goods for sale and host of Kenilworth all-star receive special recognition. teams, including the David For more information, phone Brearley High School Student (908) 233-9041 or (732) 388- All-Stars, the St. Theresa's "Ain't 8930. Thrift shop proceeds ben- Gotta Prayer" All-Stars, and efit homeless, rescued pets teams from the police, fire, and awaiting adoption. rescue squads and the David Brearley faculty. Day of Prayer "The inaugural basketball game will be a definite benefit to service next Friday our community," said Mayor Michael Tripodi. "And more CRANFORD — Church 1 Women United of Cranford hold importantly, it conveys an anti- their annual World Day of drug and alcohol message to our Prayer 10 a.m. Friday, March 1 children." at First Baptist Church, 100 The NFL players were also High St. scheduled to visit local schools This year's service is pre- Read all about it this week to speak to students pared by Church Women about building self-esteem and United sof Romania. A social GEORGE PACCIELLO/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER the importance of staying away hour at 9:30 a.m. precedes the Above, Assistant Librarian Naomi Desiderio and Director Carol from drugs, Tripodi said. service. Lombardo show off the stocked new shelves at the Garwood Library Proceeds from ticket sales will For more information, phone during an open house Saturday. The library had been closed for ren- be shared between Project Ursula Vogel at (908) 276-9440. ovations and the installation of new shelves. To the right, the latest Graduation and a charity chosen The public is invited. releases- have a place of their own in the newly renovated Garwood by the football players, Tripodi Public Library. said. The night, co-sponsored by the Democrats seeking Kenilworth Knights of Columbus and St. Theresa's Home School potential candidates Association, will also feature CRANFORD — The many other activities, including Democratic Municipal door prizes, a 50-50 raffle, and a Committee has begun a search Chief doesn't cop out $10,000 half-court shot contest. for potential Township Doors will open at 6 p.m. Committee candidates. And the Municipal Drug - All registered Democrats are Alliance is sponsoring a sports eligible for the screening memorabilia silent auction, fea- process. If you are a registered turing items autographed by Democrat and wish to be con- members of the New Jersey Netsj sidered, phone municipal New York Jets, New Jersey Democratic Chairman Carolyn Devils, Philadelphia Eagles, Vollero at (908) 276-4542. Philadelphia Flyers and Baltimore Ravens. • Several collectibles from the Lenten service Topps Trading Card Company, at 4 p.m. Sunday including an autographed Jerry Rice Football Card, will also be CRANFORD — An "Evening on the auction block. Prayer Service" 4 p.m. Sunday Advance tickets are $6 for stu- marks the second Sunday of dents and senior citizens and $8 Lent at St. Michael's Roman for adults. They may be pur- Catholic Church, 40 Alden St. chased at Penny Lane on North Music is by the parish's 20th Street, and PerQup on the Adult Choir and Youth Choir Boulevard and the Harding, under the direction of Stephen David Brearley, and St. Theresa's Powers. Vocal works include schools. the 23rd Psalm, arranged by Tickets will also be available . John Rutter; "O for a Closer at the door for $8 students and Walk," based on a Scottish seniors and $10 adults. psalter by Charles Stanford; Kenilworth Police Chief For more information, call and "Let Us Love in Deed and William Dowd reads to Denise Cantaloupo at (908) 245- Truth," adapted by Larry King children during story hour 8151 or Madonna Bogus at (908) from 1 John. Saturday at the public 931-0295. A vocal recital with members library The NFL team roster is tenta- of the Adult Choir follows the tive and subject to change. service. Melissa Wilkison, soprano, and David Wallach, tenor, will sing excerpts from "Messiah" by George Frederic Handel and "Requiem" by Gabriel Faure. Ginger Burd and Barbara Krause, soprano, will sing "Pie Jesu" from "Requiem" by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Krause also will sing "Domine Deus" from "Gloria" by Antonio Vivaldi. Admission is free to mem- bers of all faiths. For more information, phone Powers at (908) 276-0360. New singers are welcome to join the Adult Choir, especially basses. K of C planning communion breakfast GARWOOD — Monsignor John M. Walsh Council 5437, Knights of Columbus, holds its annual communion Mass and breakfast on Sunday, March 10. The breakfast is in the Knights' hall on South Avenue and follows the 8 a.m. Mass at St. Anne's Church on Second A taste of diversity Avenue. Rev. Thomas Aruunio, GEORGE PACCIELLO/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER pastor of St. Anne's Church, is Above, the Cranford Jazz Band provides the music it the achieve- the guest speaker. ment program at Lincoln School! multicultural day Ftb. 14.TO the Cost ia $8 for adults and left, students participating in the Cranford Achievement Program at $3 50 tut- children under 12. Koi Lincoln School are able to sample a large selection of ethnic food at ticket*, phone (90S) 789-»«0U their Multicultural Day festivities on Feb. 14. utter 4 p.m. No tickets will be sold at the door. B-2 Cranfford Chronicle February 21,2002- Joseph E. McMahon; Obituaries Betty Hanson Murray; school board president artist and draftsman CRANFORD — Joseph E. ations of both schools. CRANFORD — Betty Hanson Arsenal in Rockaway Township McMahon, 73, died Feb. 13 at Mr. McMahon was a first Margaret Hartie Murray, 86, an artist and drafts- and Allied Chemical Co. in man who won many awards for Morristown. She retired in 1964 • Muhlenberg Regional Medical lieutenant in the Army during KENILWORTH - Margaret William; two brothers, Johna Baer her Impressionist paintings, as a drafting supervisor with Ontcr in Plainfield. A Mass the Korean War. He later E. Baer Hartie, 82, died Feb. 11, and Frank Baer; and a sister, died Friday at her home in Boland & Boyce in Madison. was held at St. Helen's Parish worked for Prudential 2002 at Old Bridge Manor. A Doris Dimmick. Chatham. Mrs. Murray was born in in Westfield Tuesday. Insurance Company for 37 native of Newark, she lived in Surviving are a sister, Rose Surviving are his wife, Irene years before retiring in 1990 as She studied at the New York Newark. She lived in Millburn, Union before moving to Marie Hnatuk; and several nieces Cranford, Irvington and Pine Martman McMahon; a son, group claims director. Kenilworth in 1949. School of Fine Arts and from and nephews. Brook before moving to Joseph of Cranford; three He was a past-president of Mrs. Hartie was a bingo work- Services were held Saturday at 1978-94 was chairman of the (laughters, Karen DiGiovanni the Garwood Board of Chatham Community Art Show. Chatham in 1960. er for Thursday afternoon bingo McCracken Funeral Home, Surviving are her husband, and Kathleen, both of Education and a member of the games at St. Theresa's Roman Union, followed by a Mass at St. Mrs. Murray was a member of George R.; a sister, Francis Cranford, and Suzanne of Garwood Knights of Columbus Catholic Church. Theresa's Church. Burial was in the Drew Art Association in Wyglendowski of Palm Desert, Washington, D.C.; two sisters, and the Cursillo Reunion Deceased are her husband, Hollywood Memorial Park, Union. Madison, the Millburn-Short Janet Jablon of Linden and Group at St. Helen's Church. Hills Art Association, the New Calif.; a brother, Marcus Hanson Ann Queenan of Bayonne; and He was also an active member Jersey Center for Visual Arts in of Lyons; and eight nieces and nine grandchildren, Ryan, of the St. Helen's Community June Hoffman Summit, the Women's Club of nephews. Daniel, Connor, Tyler and Kelly in Westfield for over 20 years. Chatham and the New York Ski Visitation is 2-5 p.m. tomor^ McMahon, and Matthew, Ana, Mr. McMahon was born and CRANFORD — June Bennett to Lakewood in 1993. Club. row at the Wm. A. Bradley & Son Thomas and Grace DiGiovanni. raised in Bayonne and lived in Hoffinan, 91, died Feb. 16, 2002 at Services were held yesterday at As a draftsman Mrs. Murray Funeral Home, 345 Main St.,. her home in Lakewood. She retired Higgins & Bonner Echo Lake contributed designs for muni- Chatham, where a memorial Mr. McMahon graduated Garwood before moving to in 1975 after 25 years as a secre- Funeral Home in Westfield. Burial from St. Peter's Prep and Cranford in 1974. tions used by the U.S. military in service will follow 5 p.m. tary at the former Murray Hill was in Fairview Cemetery, Memorial donations may be earned a bachelor's degree in Contributions in his memory offices of Allstate Insurance Co. Westfield. World War II and guided mis- business administration from may be sent to St. Peter's Prep, siles in the 1960s. She worked sent to Chatham Emergency Mrs. Hoffman was born in Donations may be sent to June Squad, Passaic Avenue,' St. Peter's College in 1950. He 144 Grand St., Jersey City, NJ Newark. She lived in Garwood, Hoffman Foundation, P.O. Box for Public Service Electric & Gas was active in the alumni associ- 07302. Union and Cranford before moving 2535, Westfield, NJ 07091. '"Co. in Newark, the Picatinny Chatham, NJ 07928. Paul C. Ten Eyck Benjamin Rastelli Jr. Annette O'Malley KENILWORTH — Annette L. 1583, in Union; and the Altar' KENILWORTH - Paul C. Surviving are his wife, KENILWORTH — Benjamin Union. Kellerman O'Malley, 82, died Rosary Society at St. Theresa's Ten Eyck, 78, died Feb. 12, 2002 Bridget F. Philippi Ten Eyck; Rastelli Jr., 73, died Feb. 15,2002 He served in the Army during Feb. 18, 2002 at Union Hospital. Roman Catholic Church. at the East Orange campus of four sons, Paul M., Ramon P.; at Overlook Hospital in Summit. World War II and the Korean She had been a bookkeeper with Her husband, Thomas P., and the Veterans Affairs New Frank M. and James W.; a He had been a welder for 28 War. the Consolidated Fence Co. of a son, Thomas M., are deceased. Jersey Healthcare System. He brother, Franklyn; eight grand- years with the former Hyatt Surviving are his wife, Marion Kenilworth prior to her retire- Surviving is a son, William. < retired in 1986 after 10 years children and five great-grand- Bearing Division of General Bezdziecki Rastelli; a son, Gary; ment. Services will be 9 a.m. tomor- as the manager of a Hostess children. Motors Corp. in Clark. a daughter, Debi ThieUing; a sis- Mrs. O'Malley was born in row at Mastapeter Funeral thrift store in Roselle. Services were held Saturday He was born in Brooklyn and ter, Anna Schroeder; and four Scranton, Pa., and lived in Home, 400 Faitoute Ave., Roselle Mr. Ten Eyck was born in at Mastapeter Funeral Home, lived in Roselle Park before mov- grandchildren. Newark before moving to Park. Mass will follow at 10 a.m*.< Elizabeth and had lived in Roselle Park, followed by a ing to Kenilworth in 1930. Services were held yesterday Kenilworth in 1960. She was a at St. Theresa's Roman Catholic- Kenilworth since 1962. He was Mass at St. Theresa's Roman Mr. Rastelli was a custodian at at Mastapeter Funeral Home, member of Court St. Theresa, Church, 541 Washington Aver! awarded the European-African- Catholic Church. Burial was in Governor Livingston High School Roselle Park, followed by a Mass Catholic Daughters of the Burial will be in Graceland Middle Eastern Campaign Graceland Memorial Park. in Berkeley Heights after Hyatt at St. Theresa's Roman Catholic Americas; the Kenilworth Senior Memorial Park. * Ribbon and two Bronze Stars Memorial donations may be Bearing closed. He also worked Church. Burial was in Graceland Citizens Club; the AARP; the Visitation is 2-4 and 7-9 p.ri£ for his Army service in Italy sent to the Veterans Affairs at Galloping Hill Golf Course in Memorial Park. Ladies Auxiliary to Elks Lodge today at the funeral home. *•" during World War II. hospital in East Orange. Florence Segebade Rufus Chapman Anne Lee Calhoun CRANFORD — Florence E. George L.; a daughter, Melda CRANFORD — Rufus "Jack" Surviving are his wife,' CRANFORD — Anne M. Lee Nomahegan Swim Club in Segebade, 88, died Feb. 14, 2002 Schwalbach; six grandchildren; Chapman, 76, died Feb. 16, 2002 Cornelia; a son, Christopher; a. Calhoun, 80, died Feb. 15, 2002 Westfield. at Genesis ElderCare-Lacey 10 great-grandchildren; and at Union Hospital. He retired in daughter, Laura; a sister, Nancy. at Morristown Memorial Her husband, Walter R., died Center, in Forked River. A many nieces and nephews. 1990 after 26 years as a bus driver Hughes; and three grandchildren. Hospital. She worked part-time in 1998. native of Irvington, she lived in Services were held Tuesday with the Drogen Bus Co. of Visitation is 7-9 p.m. tonight &t for the past 18 years as a Surviving are two sons, Cranford before moving to at Gray Memorial Funeral Bjyenne. • - • Friendship Baptist Church, 22-24 library technician with New Forked River more than two Home. Burial was in Graceland A native of Twiggs County, Ga., W. 20th St., Bayonne, where ser- Peter and Paul; two daughters, Mr. Chapman lived in Jersey City vices will be at noon tomorrow. Jersey SHARE in Scotch Joan Miller and Barbara; a years ago. Memorial Park, Kenilworth. Her husband, George, is Memorial donations may be and Bayonne before moving to Burial will be in Hollywood Plains. brother, Thomas F. Lee Jr.; and Cranford in 1972. He was a past- Memorial Park, Union. four grandchildren. deceased. made to Cure Autism Now She was born in Brooklyn Mrs. Segebade is survived by Foundation, 5455 Wilshire president of a union local in Arrangements are by G.G. and had lived in Cranford since Mass was offered Tuesday at two sons, Bernard R. and Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036. BayOnne. Woody Funeral Home in Roselle. 1969. St. Michael's Roman Catholic Mrs. Calhoun was a bridge Church. Burial was in Fairview player and from 1972-83 a Cemetery, Westfield, with Philip L. Bloom Philomena Facchini teacher at St. Michael's School. arrangements by Dooley She earned a degree in busi- Funeral Home. CRANFORD - Philip L. parishioner of St. Anne's Roman CRANFORD — Philomena M. sisters, Antoinette DeFilippis^ ness in 1942 from St. Joseph's Donations may be sent to the Bloom, 87, died Feb. 18,2002 at his Catholic Church in Garwood, Vernaci Facchini, 68, died Feb. 18, Rosalie Vernaci and Ema Kelley. College in Brooklyn. American Heart Association or home. He had been a bookkeeper Surviving are his wife of 58 2002 at her home. A native of Visitation is 8:30 this morning* .' She was a member of the Deborah Hospital Foundation. with a number of New Jersey com- years, Florence Kane Bloom; a Brooklyn, she lived in Hoboken at Dooley Funeral Home, #|& panies prior to his 1977 retire- daughter, Lois Skubish of and Union City before moving to North Ave. West. Mass l ment. Westfield; and three grandchil- Cranford in 1986. offered at 9:30 a.m. at U Kenneth Van Blarcom A native of Holborn, England, dren. Mrs. Facchini was a homemak- Michael's Church on Alden Street^ Mr. Bloom came to the United Mass will be offered at 9:30 this er and a parishioner of St. Entombment will be in the Holy Michael's Roman Catholic Church. Cross Chapel Mausoleum, Nort^ t CRANFORD — Kenneth A. County College. States at age 3 and lived in morning at St. Anne's Church, 325 Surviving are her husband of Arlington, -•; Van Blarcom, 51, died Feb. 15, He was a member of Newark before moving to Second Ave., Garwood. Burial will 41 years, Mauro; a daughter, Memorial donations may be' 2*002 at Overlook Hospital in Firemen's Mutual Benevolent Cranford in 1956. He was a mem- be in Fairview Cemetery, ber of the Cranford Senior Westfield. Arrangements are by Catherine Meyers of Cranford; a sent to Center for Hope Hospice, Summit. He retired in 1998 Association Local 30 in son, Vincent of Clark; and three 176 Hussa St., Linden, NJ 07036." after 18 years as a fireman with Westfield. Citizens Monday Club and a Dooley Funeral Home. the Westfield Fire Department. Surviving are his wife, ' A native of Rahway, he lived Kathleen B. Walsh Van Blarcom; Edward Nowakowski in Westfield before moving to two brothers, Donald Kliesch of Briefs Cranford in 1997. Westfield and James G. of CRANFORD - Edward J. daughters, Helen Paul and i Mr. Van Blarcom earlier was Middlesex; two sisters, Joan Nowakowski, 78, died Feb. 16, Jane Capuand; a sister, Nellie Library offering ing a "Labyrinth Walk" 1 p.m. a licensed respiratory therapist Powell of Garwood and Kathy 2002 at Union Hospital. He Binkowski; three grandchil- Sunday, March 3. on the staffs of Overlook Ann Martinetti of Oxford; and retired in 1982 after 24 years dren and four great-grandchil- a taste of joe Hospital, JFK Medical Center many nieces and nephews. as a dispatcher at the Newark dren. The 11-ring pattern is paint- in Edison and Robert Wood Services were held Tuesday plant of the Sherwin-Williams Services will be 8:45 this KENILWORTH — The ed on a canvas and based on a Johnson University Hospital in at Gray Funeral Home in Co. morning at Mastapeter Funeral Kenilworth Public Library is labyrinth that appeared in a New Brunswick. He received an Westfield. Burial was in A native of Newark, Mr. Home, 400 Faitoute Ave., serving some "Java Jive" 7 p.m. 13th century cathedral in associate's degree from Union Fairview Cemetery, Westfield. Nowakowski served in the Roselle Park. Mass will follow Thursday, Feb. 28 with Lesley Chartres. In those days "walk- Army during World War II and at 10 a.m. at St. Casimir's Dimor, owner of the Per Q Up ing the labyrinth" symbolized a had lived in Cranford since Roman Catholic Church ifr* coffee bar on the Boulevard. pilgrimage to Jerusalem for 1962. Newark. Burial will be in Holy She will conduct a "cupping" those who could not go on such Surviving are his wife, Stella Cross Cemetery, North ceremony much similar to a a trip. Tavaska Nowakowski; two Arlington. wine tasting. According to For more information, phone ACES OF Dimor, the "cupping" technique (908) 276-8440. The public is allows people to appreciate cof- invited. John R. Montag fee in much the same way a wine connoisseur would sample CRANFORD — John Richard chapter in Weatfield. wine, Lawmakers plan Montag, 85, died Feb. 16, 2002 Surviving are his wife of 56 office open house at Francis E. Parker Memorial years, Elizabeth Wegelin Dimor graduated from the Home in Piscataway. He retired Montag; a son, Richard Culinary Institute of America Legislators from the 21st in 1982 after 22 years as a Christopher Montag; two and was a restaurant chef in District are holding an open the Southeast before opening machinist with the former daughters, Marianne Stanley 1 house 2-4 p.m. Sunday to open Hyatt Bearing Division of and Nancy; and four grandchil- Per Q Up two years ago. their new district office to the General Motors Corp. in Clark. dren. Admission is free. Seating is public at 203 Elm St., Westfield. He was born in Roselle and A memorial service will be limited and registration is Sen. Richard Bagger, lived in Cranford before moving 10:30 a.m. Saturday at First required; phone,(908) 276-2451 Assemblymen Thomas Kean Jr. IMIVItlW (III Kill to Westfield in I960. Presbyterian Church on or visit the library at 548 and Eric Munoz represent the Boulevard. Evangel Baptist i\ snmi I. VJ. Mr, Montag was in charge of Springfield Avenue. 21st District, which includes (Temporary Location) medical supplies in British Arrangements are by Gray Cranford and Garwood. All Church 330 Central Ave. Columbia, Canada, while serv- Funeral Home in Westfield. 'Labyrinth Walk' three legislators and their 242 Shunpike Rd. Springfield New Providence, NJ. ing in the U.S. Army during Memorial donations may be slated March 3 staffs are scheduled to attend. 973-379-4351 908-273-3245 World War II. He was a member sent to Alzheimer's Association, Bagger and Kean will be www.ucsuintiut.nj.uua.org of the Westfield Historical Greater Northeast Chapter, 400 CRANFORD — The First based out of the Westfield office 9:30 am - Sunday School "We welcome people of all Society and • the American Morris Ave., Suite 251, Presbyterian Church • on while Munoz will have his main- - 10:30 am - Sunday Worship Affectional Orientations" Association of Retired Persons Denville, NJ 07834-1365. Springfield Avenue is sponsor- office in Summit. »! 5:30 pm- Sunday AWANA Rev. Vanessa Southern, Min. For more information, phone, 6.00 pm - Sunday Eve. Service Rev. Carol Haag, Min., Min, Rel. Ed. Mitchell Vines, Music Director (908) 232-3673. Refreshments 7:15 pm - Wed. Prayer Meeting t Sunday Services & Rel. Education will be served. www.cvangclbapli<p.cum I CUatslU tun. • Fellowship Umn. Edward J. Hobbie Consideration Village group : Trinity Pentecostal ATTORNEY AT LAW HOLY CROSS It is far easier forthe family if a family plot is •* LUTHERAN CHURCH Holiness Fellowship holds its party arranged prior to need. The considerate staff at 476 SOUTH AVENUE E. 639 Mountain Ave., Springfield Cranford CRANFORD - The GFWC 973-3794525 Hillside Cemetery will assist your selection. All CRANFORD, NJ. 07016 Village Improvamejrti Sunday School & Worship (908) 276-6244 Association held its valentine* Services-lOani at 8ev. Frank Sforw, Putor plots, graves, creraorial graves and bronze cremorial party at The Westwood io* Jonalhon Dayton lhOOtm Sunday School niches are in fully developed areas and include 908-2764777 Garwood with President Marge High School 6:30pm Sunday Evening Wonhip perpetual care. Located on Woodland Avenue in FAX: 908-709-1663 Bowman officiating. Adult & Music Ministries 7:30 WtM.Wonhip/Bible Study Cranford High School senior Vuuth & Children's Programs 7:30pm Sat. Pentecostal Prayer > Scotch Plains, a non-profit, non-sectarian Age-Integrated > Lindsay Delia Serra a poke- Oirblian Nursery School & GENERAL PRACUCI; INCLUDING: about what she did at the Girls' Kindergarten A "WhoU Family" Approach tu ministry. organization. 908.756.1729 "Cod sets thtt solitary iu kmiUts!" Citizenship Institute, held at vtyvw.holyirussrg.org • ESTATE PLANNIM • humM. INJURY Douglass College of Rutgers TO AllVEKTISK (\U 3ii[C$ide Cemetery • EI&KUW •MATRIMONIAL University in New Brunswick. IstaBfUhed 1886 • WILLS AND TRUSTS • ZONING Dolores Clarke sang with piano • REAL ESTATE * Busmtss LAW J accompaniment by Mark ^ www.hiH8idec9mgtery.coro Italiano. '. -eDruary21,2002 Cranford Chronicle B-3

ident; Mary Soehnlein, secre- phone (908) 276-8740. tary; Mary Sicko, treasurer; Helen Augustine, financialsec - AARP Chapter 4269 retary; Ronnie Thompson, The chapter meets 9:30 a.m. trustee, 3 years; Margaret Friday, Feb. 22 at Lincoln SENIORS Coates, trustee, 2 years; and Avenue School in Cranford. Rev. Rita Eilbacher, trustee, 1 year. Elyah Holmes is the guest Thursday Club Friday Club speaker with a Black History The Cranford Senior Trips sponsored by the Wednesday Club Month program. Citizens Thursday Club Cranford Senior Citizens The Cranford Senior Trips sponsored by the AARP meets 1 p.m. at the Friday Club: Citizens Wednesday Club is chapter: Community Center, 220 Wednesday, March 13 and sponsoring Atlantic City trips Wednesday, Feb. 27 — Walnut Ave. Activities: April 10—Atlantic City. Cost is Monday, March 11 and April 8 Atlantic City (Showboat). Cost Feb. 21 — Trivia game. $15. The bus leaves the to the Showboat. Cost is $15; is $14; you will receive $15 in Feb. 28— Dennis Lysaght. Centennial Avenue pool at you will receive $13 in coin. The coin. The bus leaves the Trips sponsored by the noon. bus leaves Meeker Avenue 11 Centennial Avenue pool 8:45 a.m. Phone Michael Doncrank Thursday Club: Friday, March 15 — St. a,m. For reservations, phone at (908) 486-6679. Other Tuesday, Feb. 26 — Patrick's Day festival at Grace Vondrak at (908) 497- Atlantic City trips are sched- Atlantic City (Caesars). Woodloch Pines. Cost of $46 0349. Outsiders are welcome on uled March 27, April 24 and Phone (908) 276-8593. includes a buffet luncheon and trips. May 22. April 26-May 5 — New show. The bus leaves the May 3 — Carnevale at Platzl Orleans and Biloxi, Miss. Centennial Avenue pool 9 a.m. Seniors Fellowship Brauhaus in Pomona, N.Y. Cost Cost is $1,197 per person, and returns 6:30 p.m. The fellowship holds its reg- of $54 includes dinner and double occupancy. For full May 20-24—Virginia Beach, ular monthly meeting 1 p.m. show. Phone Mike Finnigan at details, phone (908) 272- Norfolk and Williamsburg, Va. Thursday, Feb. 21 at the Grace (908) 276-0814. 5375. For reservations, phone (908) & Peace Fellowship Church, Natasha Frazier and Cranford High School graduate James Holland June 4 — "Yankee Doodle plan to marry in November. Members celebrating 276-2849. 950 Raritan Road. Guest Dandies" at The Tides. Cost of birthdays are Betty Butler, speaker is Rev. Dean Gavarais, $54 includes lunch and show. Ann Fairchild, Marian Clay, Monday Club executive director of Gateway Phone Michael Doncrank at Frazier-Holland nuptials Mary Zavila, Rosalie The Cranford Senior Citizens Pregnancy Centers in (9Q8) 486-6679. Bagenski, Fran Baker, Mary Monday Club will have a social Elizabeth and Irvington. The June 12 — Foxwoods casino. Occi, Eileen Smith, Arleen Feb. 25. public is invited. Cost is $25; you will receive a planned for this November Walsh and Marge Daly. Officers for 2002 are Barbara Membership is open to all $10 voucher. The bus leaves the James Holland of Rahway of Plymouth-Whitemarsh High Celebrating an anniver- Pawlick, president; Alice over age 55. Meetings conclude Centennial Avenue pool 8:30 announces his engagement to School. She is employed as an sary are Nancy and Bill Mueller, first vice president; by 3 p.m. For more information, a.m. Phone Michael Doncrank Natasha Frazier of Norristown, administrative associate with Babos, 59 years. Leonora West, second vice pres- visit www.graceandpeace.net or at (908) 486-6679. Pa. Joe Frazier's Gym of James Holland is the son of Philadelphia. Mr. and Mrs. James Holland of Her fianc6 is a graduate of 'GUYS AND DOLLS' - win- families. Cranford High School, Fredricksburg, Va. Natasha Cranford High School, class of' ter musical of Orange Avenue 201 West End Place, Cranford, 2- Frazier is the daughter of for- 1989. He is employed with [This week School, Cranford, 8 p.m. March 1, 5 p.m. March 10. (908) 709-6278. mer heavyweight champion Prudential Mutual Funds, I 2; 5 p.m. March 3. $5. Tickets: COMMUNION MASS — and "Smokin Joe Frazier" and Ms. Woodbridge, as an administra-' (908) 709-6257. breakfast for Knights of Florence Smith Frazier of tive aqssociate. AUDITIONS - for adult Columbus Council 5437. Mass at Philadelphia. The couple are to be married. parts in spring musical "South St. Anne's Church, 325 Second The future bride is a graduate in November of this year. ,; FRIDAY Pacific." Cranford Dramatic Club, Ave., Garwood, 8 a.m. March 10; 78 Winans Ave., Cranford, 7 p.m. SUNDAY breakfast follows at council hall, Women's Club has busy February FEB. 22 (908) 276-7611. 37 South Ave., Garwood. 'I HATE HAMLET' - winter MARCH 3 Breakfast $8/adults, $3.50/under CRANFORD - "Who Gets rehearsal of "I Hate Hamlet." shpw of Cranford Dramatic Club, LABYRINTH — religious- 12. Tickets: (908) 789-9809. Grandma's Treasures" was the Dot Baldwin and Dot Woglum of 7& Winans Ave., Cranford, 8 p.m. THURSDAY themed walk. First Presbyterian 'LADIES NIGHT OUT' - question Dr. Karen Ensle the Public Affairs Department con- Feb. 22, 23. $15. Tickets: (908) Church, 11 Springfield Ave., benefit for Project Home answered at the Feb. 6 business tinued to lead the discussion of the 276-7611. Cranford, 1 p.m. March 3, April meeting of the GFWC Wednesday problems that exist among FEB. 28 (Cranford). Costa's Ristorante, 1 14, May 5, June 2. (908) 276- 120 Chestnut St., Roselle Park, Morning Club. The meeting took American Indians when members JAVA JIVE — Lesley Dimor 8440. place at 10 a.m. at the Cranford met at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the home on the history of coffee. 7-10 p.m. March 12. $30. Tickets: (908) 276-3530. Community Center on Walnut of Fran Huckel. SATURDAY Kenilworth Public Library, 548 Avenue. ONE-MAN SHOW — Arlene Walsh hosted members, Boulevard, Kenilworth, 7 p.m. Dr. Ensle is a family and con- of the Literature Department. FEB. 23 Free. Registration: (908) 276- COMING UP "Kiddush: The Ultimate Battlefield" by Marc Weiner. sumer sciences educator and "Early Valentines" was the topic ALL-STAR HOOPS — 2451. SAFE BOATING — course at County Extension department that Edith Coogan and Charlotte Kenilworth All-Stars vs. NFL Union County College, 1033 Temple Beth-El Mekor Chayim, 338 Walnut Ave., Cranford, 8 head of Union County. Swinton addressed when the, players. David Brearley Middle- Springfield Ave., Cranford, 6-9 Department Meetings: Antiques Department met at 1, High School, 401 Monroe Ave., p.m. March 5, 6. Registration: p.m. March 16. Adults $15/advance, $18/door; students Members of the Music/Drama p.m. Monday in the Hanson House. Kenilworth, 7 p.m. Adults FRIDAY (908) 709-7601. Department met at the Cranford Women interested in joining the $8/advance, $10/door; students, JAZZ BAND — from David $10/advance, $13/door. Tickets: (908) 276-9231. Dramatic Club building on Winans Wednesday Morning Club can calT seniors $6/advance, $8/door. (908) MARCH 1 Brearley High School. Avenue Feb. 7 to see the final dress Barbara Hammerl at 272-4867. 245-8151 or (908) 931-0295. WORLD DAY OF PRAYER Kenilworth Public Library, 548 ONE-MAN SHOW — with — annual event for Church Boulevard, Kenilworth, 7 p.m. Michael Fowlin. Cranford High Women United. First Baptist March 8. Free. (908) 276-2451. School, 201 West End Place, Church, 100 High St., Cranford, 'AMERICAN MARKET- Cranford, 7 p.m. March 20. Free. SUNDAY 10 a.m. (908) 272-5360. PLACE' — fundraiser for 9/11 (908) 709-6272. FEB. 24 PURIM CARNIVAL — marking Jewish holiday. Temple Beth-El Mekor Chayim, 338 by Jill Guzman Walnut Ave., Cranford, 11 a.m.-l SIZE MATTERS now a $250 thousand exclusion ($500 p.m. (908) 276-9231. After location, size is the single most thousand for a married couple) fromth e AUDITIONS — for spring factor considered by homebuyers. Living capital gains tax, making it easier to musical "South Pacific." Cranford area, in terms of square footage, is gener- downsize without being penalized. If you Dramatic Club, 78 Winans Ave., ally defined as space intended for human would like to speak to a real estate pro- Cranford; ehildren 2 p.m., adults occupancy that is heated, finished, and fessional about listing your home, call 7 p.m. (908) 276-7611. directly accessible for other living areas. JILL GUZMAN REALTY. "Our success OPEN HOUSE — for 21st Beyond that, real estate appraisers and stories are never ending.™" Looking for District legislators (Cranford, lenders generally further distinguish our homes daily. Garwood). District office, 203 between above-grade and below grade Elm St., Westfield, 2-4 p.m. (908) areas. If there is any living area that is Jill Guzman has achieved the ultimate 232-3673 accessible by interior stairs and has earth distinction of being among the TOP 1% EVENING PRAYER — ser- adjacent to any exterior wall, it may be of more than (approx.) 7,040 Active vice in song for Lent. St. considered below-grade. Harder to define Real Estate Professionals by units of Michael's Church, 40 Alden St., as living areas are attics, bay windows, listings sold in the year 2000! Cranford, 4 p.m. (908) 276-0360. finished rooms over garages, enclosed SPAGHETTI DINNER - breezeways, closets, laundry rooms, HINT: Square footage provides buyers with annual event for Ladies stairs, and storage rooms. If there is any a convenient (if not completely accurate) Auxiliary to VFW Post 335. VFW question about what is included in a factor for estimating the value of a home hall, 479 South Ave. East, square footage quote, ask for details. and comparing it with other properties. Cranford, 4-7 p.m. Adults $8; 5- under $4. Tickets: (908) 232- In the past, many stayed in homes too JGUZMAN REALTY, INC, 5351. large for their needs because it wasn't •JdnrtrMHMiic»itVWHmtH»trf financially feasible to downsize after 76 ELMORA AVE, ELIZABETH, NJ 07202 their families had grown and gone. TEL: (908) 353-6611 • FAX: (908| 353-5080 Under the last tax reform act, there is MONDAY www.JillGuzmanRealtv.com FEB. 25 MEGILLAH — annual read- ing marking Jewish holiday of Purim. Temple Beth-El Mekor PROFESSIONAL Chayim, 338 Walnut Ave., Cranford, 6:15 p.m. (908) 276- 9231. COMPETITION — of SAVE 35-50% Cranford-Millburn Camera Club. 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Students may also, ers can help in a one on one or tutoring and enrichment company, program for 4-year-olds is being , offering a second session during SAT, and SAT II classes. Students study for the SAT I and SAT II pri- small group setting. is located at 424 Central Ave. offered this winter and spring. the winter/spring term. Classes in grades nine-12 may attend as vately. Call The Enrichment Center The modern, handicapped- The Enrichment Center offers are offered seven days a week to the classes are divided into levels. A special one-on-one program today to speak with Elaine Sigal, accessible building is air-condi- supplemental education for every- accommodate everyone's schedule. Many freshman and sophomores called SOS (Student Overall owner and director, who can best tioned and has ample free onsite one; there are classes for the stu- The hand-on approach used by the attend for verbal only classes. All Support) is also offered. Designed guide parents into choosing appro- parking. All of the teachers at The dent who needs remediation, for state certified teachers at The the teachers are state certified and for any student, this program priate classes for their children. Enrichment Center are state certi- the student who is gifted, and for Enrichment Center ensures that experienced in their fields. The helps with study and organiza- Sibling discounts are offered. fied and experienced. Private ses- the high school students who children will be excited, chal- SAT program is unique in that tions skills, taking the conflict sur- Register soon to avoid being disap- sions are always available; the needs help with the PSAT, SAT I, lenged, and motivated. Classes are students may only attend for math rounding education and grades pointed. Call (908) 654-0110 today small group classes have a maxi- and SAT H. offered for basic level students and or verbal; most do choose to do out of the home. Students in for a free in-depth brochure. The mum enrollment of eight students. 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VIce-President The New Jersey League, for- Other Bonds 105,318,108.54 RICHARD SHELDON Asst. Vice-President THOMAS CONNELLY. Asst. Treasurer merly known as New Jersey Slock 19,656,184.46 League Community & Savings Real Estate Mortgage Loans, Net 162,211,917.34 JONATHAN L. SCHNEIDER Asst. Treasurer FRANK ZABITA Asst. Treasurer Collateral Loans Bankers, is a trade organization For 118 Years 2,061.226.57 DOLORES J. FRESOLONE Asst .Secretary Other Loans 91,400,000.00 representing community banks throughout New Jersey and Your Center of Furniture and Fixtures 563,637.41 Counsel CARL R. FENSTEMAKER Banking Premises 1,554,473.87 offers its members educational, Interest Accrued on Investments 8,059,242.67 research, communications, gov: Security, Other Assets 1,287,951.50 MANAGERS eminent relations, and group $ 735,146,750:42 health insurance services. Safety and Service H. GAIL CLARKE Chairman. The industry has a long histo- Clarke Engineering Co. ry, dating back to 1839, of servr Union County Savings Bank's Statement EDWARD K. CUMMING, JR Retired ing New Jersey's residents and LIABILITIES Edward K. Cummlng and Co., Inc. of Condition reflects vigorous growth in 2001 with Due Depositors $ 586,566,097.99 JOHN K. DONAHUE, M.O Physician communities. The League, along CARL R. FENSTEMAKER Attorney with its predecessor organiza- a surplus and reserve position that is among the Official Checks Outstanding 269,917.27 Mortgagors Escrow Account • 299,790.68 ROGER PARSONS... President tions, has been serving the bank- best in the nation. For many years, the bank has Other Liabilities 4,127,032,99 Pettinos Foundation ing industry for 94 years. Surplus and Reserves 143,883.911.49 DONALD C. SIMS President League Chairman Katberine been considered one of the safest and strongest FRANKLIN E. STEVENS. D.D.S Dentist $ 735,146,750.42 J. Liseno, president and CEO of banks in the United States. CHARLES S. TRACY. Retired, Exxon Corp. Metuchen Savings Bank, noted GEORGE WILHELMS, JR Retired that "the new name better The officers, managers and staff wish to Wilhelms Construction Co. reflects the evolving role of the thank our more than 40,000 depositors whose industry, with many of our mem' trust and confidence have helped sustain this bers having removed the word 'savings' from their names and position of strength and high regard within the umon courrrv sflviruss many that continue to include it banking industry. Since the bank's founding in offer a wide array of financial services to their communities." 1883, it has been committed to generations of FOUR CONVENIENT OFFICES League President Samuel J- customers as a neighborhood bank with solid Main Office: 320 North Broad St., Elizabeth, NJ 908-354-4600 Damiano, added, "while names 642 Chestnut St., Union, NJ 908-964-6060 61 Broad St., Elizabeth, NJ 908-289-5561 may change over the years, other values and policies. It is this heritage which helps 2Q1 North Avenue West, Cranford, NJ 908-272-1660 things don't change - our mem- preserve our 118-year tradition of Security, Safety bers commitment to their cus- and Service. Mmrtm Fe&nl O«fmttlmuiwiG« Cotpamttan tomers and communities and the League's commitment to provide them the support and resource* to do this." rimetime February 21 & 22, 2002 BEST BETS Vo-Tech pupils THIS WEEK Simple Gifts will present at Somerset library BREDGEWATER-The Somerset County/Bridgewater Library will be hosting a free con- salute to Rogers cert featuring Simple Gifts, a three-woman band that performs BRIDGEWATER — Students play," resulting in such gems as: on thirteen different instruments, in the Performing Arts Program "Oklahoma! (1943), " Carousel" on Pri., March 1 at 8:30 p.m. at Somerset County Vocational (1945), "South Pacific" (1949), Children ages 7 and older and and Technical High School "The King and I" (1951), "Flower their parents are invited to a (SCVTHS) will join in the nation- Drum Song" (1958), and "The music workshop at 8 p.m. and are al celebration of the 100th Sound of Music" (1959). The. invited to stay after for their per- anniversary of one of the nationOs numerous Rodgers & formance at the library. The greatest composers, Richard Hammerstein classic songs fea- Library is located at 1 Vogt Drive. Rodgers, in their presentation of tured in the Revue include: "Some Local musicians are also invited "Richard Rodgers: A Centennial Enchanted Evening," "Gonna to stay after the concert for a ^'am Celebration Of His Music." Wash That Man Right Out-A My session" with the members of Performances of this musical Hair," "10m In Love With A Simple Gifts. The group features revue are scheduled for Friday Wonderful Guy," "You'll Never Walk Alone," "Bali Ha'i," "Oh Rachel Hall, Karen Hirshon, and and Saturday March 8 and 9, at 7:30 p.m. in the SCVTHS audito- What a Beautiful Morning," The Linda Littleton. The group origi- rium, North Bridge Street and Surrey With the Fringe on Top," nates from central Pennsylvania Vogt Drive. A dessert and theatre and "It Might As Well Be Spring." but has performed at arts centers package at 6:30 p.m. is available Cynthia Meryl, Musical and festivals in the metropolitan for ($12). Reservations are Theatre Instructor at SCVTHS and Atlantic region. required. Show tickets only are and director/choreographer of the The Somerset ($8) and may be purchased by production said, "It is amazing County/Bridgewater Library is calling the box office: (908) 526- that so many musical theatre stu- located at 1 Vogt Drive. Barbara Laustsen presents her monotype print to be include in the memorial. 8900, Ext. 7125. dents today have never heard of ' For more information about the Richard Rodgers's career Richard Rodgers or any of his col- concert, contact the library at spanned 63 years in which time laborators." (908)526-4016, Ext. 119. he composed 44 Broadway musi- MerylOs objective is not only to Printmaking Council expands cals, nine original movie musicals, introduce her students to the two documentary orchestral genius of this great American Annual doll, scores, a ballet, and published composer, but also to make the teddy bear show over 900 songs. He won 34 Tony students aware that the themes of effort to create Sept. 11 memorial Awards, 15 Academy Awards, two Richard RodgersO works reflecj BRLDGEWATER - The 22nd Pulitzer prizes, two Emmys and the dreams and conflicts of th( Annual Doll and Teddy Bear Show BRANCHBURG - The two Grammys. nation and world. i will be held Saturday at the Printmaking Council of New In 1920 Rodgers began a 24- For example, she said* Somerset County 4-H Center, 310 Jersey . has expanded the year collaboration with lyricist "Carousel" deals with domestif Milltown Road, three miles west of September 11th Memorial Print Lorenz Hart, setting new stan- violence and the strength of "Somerville off Route 202. Collaborative. Additional dates dards for wit, sophistication and women to * The time is 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. have been added to accommo- innovation. The result was an overcome adversityj Admission is $3.50 per person. date the enthusiastic response astonishing array of musical "Oklahoma!" is about Americans The Somerset County 4-H from the community. comedies that included: "On Your hoping that their territory will Exchange Club sponsors the The project is a response to Toes" (1936), "Babes in Arms" become a state; The Sound of event, has again signed many the tragic events of Sept. 11, (1937), "I Married an Angel" Music" demonstrates the dealers from around the tri-state 2001. The memorial will display (1938), and "Pal Joey" (1940). AustriansO reactions to the Nazis area as well as the East Coast. more than 200 prints con- Rodgers and Hart songs that have coming into power; "South Pacific" Dealers will sell a variety of dolls tributed by the community and become standards of the is about racial prejudice. and teddy bears to include placed at the PCNJ facility, American musical repertoire The songs and dances will be antiques, modern collectibles, within view of North Branch include: "My Funny Valentine," accompanied by a multimedia reproductions, and doll accessories. Station, a New Jersey Transit "This CanOt Be Love," and presentation of photos from origi- "Bewitched, Bothered and Expert doll appraiser Liz Pierce commuter rail station. nal Richard Rodgers productions, Bewildered," songs featured in the courtesy of the Rodgers and will be on hand again this year to Old Bridge School District, a SCVTHS Reviue. community that has suffered Hammerstein Theatre Library. appraise your precious dolls and When Richard Rodgers joined For more information, call let you know the value and history many losses from the tragedy, is forces with the librettist/lyricist Sheila Buttermore, coordinator of behind the doll. The charge for her excited to participate in the pro- Oscar Hammerstein II, they intro- performing arts, at (908) 526- service will be $5 per doll. ject. Old Bridge High School duced a new genre called "musical 8900, Ext. 7277 There will also be a judged East and West as well as Jonas exhibit of dolls and teddy bears. Salk Middle School will have Anyone may enter, the fee is $2 four workshops creating a total : per entry. There are many cate- of 80-100 pieces to contribute to gbries with rosettes awarded to the memorial. the best entry in each. The Elizabeth Coalition to Nancl Hersh and Ahni Kruger provide a print demonstration to the For more information, call Deb House the Homeless will also workshop participants. Metting at (609)466-8005. On the have a workshop at their pro- day of the show call (908)526- gram center. Participating chil- 4pm. Dodge Foundation of 8242. dren will contribute approxi- The public is invited to par- Morristown. mately 20 pieces. ticipate in the creation of this The artwork will utilize New Jersey Flower Added workshops for adults memorial by attending any of waterproof inks and be printed at the Printmaking Council will several workshops PCNJ will on Tyvek, a waterproof paper. It Show coming to area be held Thursday, March 21. All host over the next three months. will be placed on the outside of sessions will be from 10 am to Several PCNJ art teachers and the Printmaking Council build- FRANKLIN-The 36th an art therapist will help facili- ing near the train station where Annual New Jersey Flower and tate the collaboration. Artists of it will be seen daily by hundreds Patio Show, Thursday, Feb. 21 - Actors needed all skill levels, including of New Jersey rail commuters. Sunday, Feb. 24 at the Garden novices, are encouraged to The format of the finished State Exhibit Center. for Simon play attend. piece will reflect an image of the Show hours are 10 a.m.- 9 Workshops for children, aged former World Trade Centers' p.m., Thursday through Saturday The Somerset Valley Players 5 to 16, will be diyjdedJinto two twin towers, with many individ- and 10 a.m,- 6 p.m. on Sunday have put out a casting' call for age groups, and will be held ual works of art enclosed within their production of the Neil The show will feature life-sized Saturday, March 23, from 10 the image of the buildings. Nicole Stgnorella and Alexis Slade, Theatre Arts students at Somerset gardens with this year's theme, Simon comedy "California Suite." a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, con- Auditions are 7:30 p.m. County Vocational & Technical H.S. rehearse for the "Richard Rodgers "Small Wonders: Making Small All workshops are free and tact the Printmaking Council of Revue: A Centennial Celebration" which will be held on March 8 and 9, Spaces Great." In addition to inno- Sunday and Monday, Feb. 24-25 open to public. All costs related New Jersey at (908) 725-2110, vative garden designs and ideas in the theater on Anawell Road to the project come from a grant, or visit the web site at for patios, porches and smaller (Route "514), Hillsborough. Five awarded by the Geraldine R. www.printnj.org. yards, exhibitors will display the men and five women, all ages 30- Musical composition will latest horticultural and agricultur- 50, are needed. al products and services. For. more information, phone For more information on show director Mike Shuller at (908) Annual Bach festival is debut at Holocaust conference attendance or exhibiting call 281-4281. Performances are UNION — The 32nd Annual linist Sharon Roffinan of Bergen (800)215-1700. scheduled May 10-26. Scholars' Conference on the County, and pianist Allison returning this weekend Holocaust and the Churches, host- Brewster Franzetti, a Kean WESTFIELD — The acclaimed which will take place at the ed by Kean University, will feature University Affiliate Artist. Westfield Bach Festival returns for Catholic Church of the Holy an awards presentation and musi- Roffinan made her symphony Hispanic theatre will its second season. Following up on Trinity. cal premiere on March 3, from 8:30 debut in 1996 as soloist with the last year's success, the festival Tickets for the Coffeehouse p.m. to 10 p.m. in Wilkins Theatre, New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Committee has planned a three- 1000 Morris Ave. The public is (NJSO) under the baton of Music Cantatas and the organ marathon invited to attend. There is no day event celebrating the works of Director Zdenek Macal, having cap- present play in Newark will be $20 (general admission), admission fee. General admission tured the top prize in the NJSO's J.S. Bach, to be held at various $15 (senior), and $10 (student) and applies. 1995 Young Artists Audition. She NEWARK — Teatro Si, New Jersey's premiere Hispanic arts Westfield churches during the last for the Westfield Bach Festival To add an artistic dimension to" has appeared as soloist with theater company located at Newark Symphony Hall, will pre- weekend of February. Gala Concert will be $30 (general sent "Tfiva Venezuela! An Evening of Theater and Music," an the program titled "A Small Light orchestras across the United States . The opening program, 7:30 p.m. admission), $40 senior), and $25 in the Darkness," honoring the res- and has performed in chamber event which includes the theatrical presentation of Encuentro Feb. 22, will be a semi-staged (student). The symposium on En El Parque Peligroso, a production by the Scaramouches cuers to the Holocaust, the organiz- music concerts with Itzhak English production of Bach's Saturday morning is free of charge ers of the conference commissioned Perlman to benefit the Periman Teatro de Venezuela. humorous Coffee Cantata and and the pre-concert lecture before This drama tells the story of a chance meeting of two people Dr. Matthew Halper of the Kean Music Program and with Jaime Peasant Cantata. The presentation the gala concert (6:30 p.m. on University Department of Music to Laredo in Carnegie Hall as a mem- late at night in a dangerous city park. Their encounter leads will be in the Parish Hall of St Sunday) is free for those purchas- them each to an inner self exploration and an awakening to the compose a work for violin and ber of the New York String PaulOs Episcopal Church, and fea- ing gala concert tickets. piano titled "Metamorphoses on Seminar. She has twice been fea- realities of life. The surprise ending will stun the audience. ture table-side seating and coffee Series and individual concert Don't miss this poignant play. It will be presented in Spanish. Hatikvah (The Hope)." tured on WQXR-New York's Young and pastries. tickets will be available at the par- Helper's accomplishments as a Artist Showcase and has been a The second part of the evening is a life concert by Cafe' Con At 11 a.m. Feb. 23, there will be ticipating churches: the First Pan, which brings the Afro-Caribbean sounds from the shores of composer are numerous and guest on the Today Show. < a symposium on the symbolism in Congregational Church, 125 Elmer include performances and prizes Brewster. Franzetti has received Venezuela. They will have audience members dancing in the St., the First United Methodist aisles. The event will take place Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are Bach's music and at 2 p.m. that for such noteworthy ensembles and international acclaim for her afternoon, the popular Organ Church, 1 East Broad St., St. Paul's organizations as the American $18. recordings and performances of a Marathon returns for three hours Episcopal Church, 414 East Broad Composers Orchestra, the 20th wide-ranging repertoire. Her Teatro Si will also present Bohemia Canto-Musica-Poesia, an of non-stop playing. Both Saturday St., the Catholic Church of the Holy Century Cinsort of Washington, awards include a First Prize frail evening in celebration of the music and poetry of Latin America. events will be held at the Trinity, 315 First St., and the D.C. and the New Jersey State the Paderewski Foundation, anji The theater space will be converted into a typical cantina set- Congregational Church. Presbyterian Church, 140 Council on the Arts. her latest CD, The Unknown ting to transport the audience to somewhere in Latin America. The gala closing concert, 7:30 Mountain Ave. In addition, series Piazolla, was a featured selection of The performers, presenting in both English and Spanish, will "Metamorphoses on Hatikvah is p.m. Feb. 24, will feature the tickets may be purchased at Betty a musical meditation and fantasy the Columbia House Classical offer a glimpse of the vast richness and diversity that encom- Gallagher Antiques, 266 East Music Review. She aceompwutjd passes Hispanic artistic culture. Share in this experience on Weatfield Bach Festival Chorus, on the well-known Hebrew melody soloist* and orchestra, and will be Broad St., The Classic Basket, 411 Hatikvah," Halper explained. "It her husband Curios Frtuu^tti un April 6 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the production are $15. the CD Ttmgu Futtd, which wuu a Purchase tickets for Teatro Si events at the Newark preceded at 6:30 p.m. by a pre-con- South Ave., Lancaster, Ltd., 76 Elm can be described as a darkly opti- cert lecture on the musk to be St., and Periwinkle's, 9 Elm St. mistic work — a tribute to those Latin Gnuiuny in the Beat I'tui^o Symphony Hall box office, TicketMaster outlets, and online at Album Category m (kiobei 2001. www.ticketaiia8ter.coui. Presented in association with Newark heard. Phillip Dietterich, the popu- The Westfield Bach Festival is who perished, those who perse- lar former director of the Westfield made possible in part by a gener- vered and those who wtre a small She was appointed Affiliate Artist Symphony Hall. For more information and group discount sales in Chtuuber Musk at Keau call Teatro Si at (908) 301-9496. Oratorio Society, is returning to ous grant from the Westfield light in the darkness'.* conduct thu) festival performance*), Foundation. The featured performers are vio- University in 2001, B-6 prime f fine! February 21 & 22, 2002

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Admission children under 6 not admitted. (877) STATE 11; State Theatre, 15 Livingston known drama by Terrence discounts available. Call for $59-$20; discounts available. Call www.statetheatrenj .org Ave., New Brunswick McNally. 8 p.m. Feb. 22, 23showtimes. . •' for showtimes. • Best known for her 1975 (800) ALLEGRO; Admission $15; seniors, students OFF-BROADSTREET SOMERSET VALLEY For Kids album "Diamonds and Rust" and www.njsymphony.org $12 (discount Friday only). THEATRE PLAYERS her WABC hit The Night They • Works of Ginastera, Barber THE ART MUSEUM Drove Old Dixie Down." CRANFORD 5 S. Greenwood Ave. Route 514, Hillsborough and Brahms, performed by the (908) 369-SHOW; Princeton University Admission $38-$20. DRAMATIC CLUB New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Hopewell www.svptheatre.org (609) 258-3788 BAROQUE 78 Winans Ave., Cranford (609) 466-2766 with Jaime Laredo, violin. • "The Odd Couple," local pro- Programs for ages 5-9 years MASTERPIECES Admission $57-$14. (908) 276-7611 • "Foxfire," little-known come- duction of Neil Simon standard. 8 old 11 a.m. Saturday. Free admis- 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24 JACKIE MASON • "I Hate Hamlet," comedy by dy. 8 p.m. Feb. 22, 23, March 1, 2, p.m. Feb. 22, 23, March 1, 2; 3 sion. Van Wickle House 8 p.m. Saturday, March 2 Paul Rudnick. 8 p.m. Feb. 22, 23. 8, 9, 15, 16; 2:30 p.m. Feb. 24, p.m. Feb. 24, March 3. Adults • "Keeping the Faith," March 2. 1289 Easton Ave., Somerset State Theatre, 15 Livingston Admission $15. March 3, 10. Admission $24 $13; seniors, students $12 (no CHARLOTTE'S WEB (732) 828-1812, (732) 828-Ave., New Brunswick discount Saturday). 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 23 7418; (877) STATE 11; VILLAGERS THEATRE Forum Theatre www.themeadowsfoundation.o www.statetheatrenj.org 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset 314 Main St., Metuchen fg • Comedian and Ed.* (732) 873-2710; (732) 548-0582 • Works of Johann Sebastian Koch/Rudolph Giuliani crony»i» RESTAURANT www.villagerstheatre.com • Musical adaptation of the Bach and his sons, performed by Admission $60-$25. " rr E.B. White book. Admission $10; Wonderful Food With Great Atmosphere • "Fuddy Meers," comedy by the Meadows Chamber Music PULLING OUT '' • David Lindsay-Abaire. 8 p.m.group rates available. Society. Admission $8. ALL THE STOPS Feb. 22, 23, March 1, 2. RUSSIAN AMERICAN WAYNE BRADY 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23 ""Winter Specials" Admission $10. KIDS CIRCUS 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24 First Congregational Church J COUPON 1 and 4 p.m. Feb. 24 Union County Arts Center 125 Elmer St., Westfield Join us Monday thru Dance State Theatre, 15 Livingston 1601 Irving St., Rahway (908) 233-4996; Ave., New Brunswick hurschiv 4 to 7 pin lor... PURIM: THE CASTING (732) 499-8226; www. westfieldnj .com/bach (877) STATE 11; OF FATE www.ucac.org • Johann Sebastian Bach com- JET*> OFF www.statetheatrenj .org 1^JF I .mil r.iII 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26 • Comedian on the 90's sitcom positions played by four church • Three-ring joy with girls and State Theatre, 15 Livingston "Whose Life Is It Anyway?" organists. Adults $20; seniors boys ages 6-16. Admission $18. 1700 WriElfKabeth Avenue, Linden Ave., New Brunswick Admission $62, $38. $15; students $10. (877) STATE 11; COFFEEHOUSE TOM ROBERTS (908) 862-0020 Spoken Word CANTATAS www.amfclrlstorante.com www.statetheatrenj.org 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22 THE ART MUSEUM 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22 • The Jewish holiday as told by Watchung Arts Center Princeton University St. Paul's Episcopal Church the Gyor National Ballet of Watchung Circle, Watchung (609) 258-3788 414 E. Broad St., Westfield Introducing... Hungary. Admission $38-$20. (908) 753-0190 Gallery talks 12:30 p.m. (908) 233-4996; Friday and 3 p.m. Sunday. Free www. westfieldnj .com/bach • Jazz piano man plays compO; Sky Shows sitions of Luckey Roberts (no HAPPY HOUR RARITAN VALLEY admission. • The "Coffee Cantata" and the • "Klinger to Kollwitz: German "Peasant Cantata," both done cof- relation). Admission $12. COMMUNITY COLLEGE SIMPLE GIFTS at... Route 28, Branchburg Art in the Age of Expressionism" feehouse-style. Adults $20; 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 1 (908) 231-8805; with Laura Giles, March 1, 3. seniors $15; students $10. www.raritanval.edu/planetari- NO RETREAT BELL COSBY Somerset County Library Snuffy's um 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3 and 8 p.m. Feb. 23 Vogt Dr., Bridgewater" • "The Winter Skies," 2 and 7 27; Schonhorn Arts Center State Theatre, 15 Livingston (908) 526-4016, Ext. 119 p.m. Feb. 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23. Matheny School, Peapack Ave., New Brunswick • All-woman folk music trio. Admission $4.50; package deal (908) 234-0011, Ext. 1440 (877) STATE 11; Free admission. Related work- with "Rhythm and Beams" $8.50. • All-woman poetry collective: www.statetheatrenj .org shop for children 8 p.m.; bring % • "Rhythm and Beams" (laser Svea Barrett-Tarelton, Norma • Comedian, actor, sitcom star, teaspoons. show), 3 and 8 p.m. Feb. 23,Bernstock, Michelle Cameron, Jell-0 pitchman and "Fat Albert" LE TRIOMPHE Monday thru Friday March 2, 9,16, 23. Admission $5. Jamie McNeely, Mary DeBow. creator. Admission $60-$25. de L'AMOUR JOHN FORSTER 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23 4 to 6:30 pm 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb.. 23 Unitarian Church — $ 50 Watchung Arts Center Route 206, Princeton 16oz. 1 Domestic Draft Beers TRAIN SHOW Watchung Circle, Watchung (609)730-8796 (908) 753-0190 • Quintet performs works of & Special Drink Prices! Sunday, March 3rd, 2002 • Folk guitarist and sometimes Louis-Nicolas Clerambault, humorist. Admission $12. Mondonville, Leclair, Couperin Complimentary Hors d' oeuvres Mother Seton High School, Clark GOVTMULE and Rebel with Laura Heimes, ; Visit our web site at: www.weddingatpantagis.com Garden State Parkway Exit 135 at Clark Circle 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27 soprano. Adults $14; seniors $10; 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. State Theatre, 15 Livingston students $5. Park & Mountain Ave., hunt. 22) Scotch Plains • (908) 322-7726 Ave., New Brunswick WDR SYMPHONY Door Prizes • Free Movies • Circus Train Exhibit (877) STATE 11; ORCHESTRA COLOGNE " 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22 Lionel Train Set That Kids Can Operate • Refreshments On Sole www.statetheatrenj.org • Band that became known in State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick Model Trains -All Gauges • RR Photographs * Slides & Videos the "jam band* mini-boom of the 90's. Admission $25, $20. (877) STATE 11; RR Books • RR Collectibles • RR Hardware HEROES AND www.statetheatrenj .org Admission-Adults $4.00 • Kids Under 12 Free VAUDEVTLLIANS • German symphony performs Jersey Central Railway Historical Society • Box 700, Clark, NJ 07066 7 p.m. Saturday, March 2 works of Takemitsu, Lutoslavski •• HM ••• MV •• •• •• Theatre at Raritan Valley and Shostakovich. Admission Community College $50-$25. Related lecture 1 p.m.; Route 28, Branchburg admission $6. FREE WESTFIELD I/3LB. ORIGINAL BURGER WHEN YOU BACH FESTIVAL |2pc. Chicken Dinner| PURCHASE ANY SANDWICH, REGULAR . WITH PURCHASE OF 3PC. DINNER . FRENCH FRIES AND A SOFT DRINK. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24 | AND MEDIUM DRINK AT FULL PRICE. Mot to be ronibned with any other olTerv I Not to be combined with any other offer. Holy Trinity Church No iuojdtutioni limn I per njstomer.Exp 3/19/2001 L Not valid with kid* eatfoe. Ett p 3/l9ftf> 315 First St., Westfield (908) 233-4996; With your choice of \ www.westfieldnj .com/bach 5gS£ 14pc. Special bciked sweet potato, • End concert with his 1 +1 Irg. side + 6 biscuits I baked potato, iteak fries, Orchestral Suite in D, lexas nre, or stedincd vegetable* T One <:eitificale pei guest/pet visit fjmr-in uniy Not valid wit (800) 215-1700; One coitifium; pm guesiypet Expitess: 3/31/02 «s: 3/31/02 Expitess: 3/31/02 www.hsishows.com • Annual pre-spring event, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Feb. 21-23, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Feb. 24. Admission $10 each, day. SPORTS CARD AND COLLECTIBLES SHOW St. Ann's School 29 Second Ave., Raritan (908) 231-6658, (908) 725-7787 • Plus action figures, NASCAR models and the like, 10 a.m,-4 -**„->• Japanese Restaurant p.m. March 2. Admission $1. Come Museums • Sushi A La Carte • Chef Special Roll CRANE-PHILLIPS • Sushi & Sashimi • Combo Platters HOUSE MUSEUM it's your mother • Tempura Entrees • Teriyaki Entrees 124 N. Union Ave., Cranford • Shogoyaki Entrees • Sushi & Rolls (908) 276-0082 CuisineM Open 2-4 p.m. Sunday or by • Hibachi appointment. Free admission. llleana Douglas Doris Belack ...... COUPON----- If"- m -i--- COUPON------! • "Restoring a 19th Century (Monday thru Friday) I (Lunch & Dinner) | Kitchen," to June. IN /*» ' ' Business Person Lunyheon Special • "Cranford's Prehistoric Past," race Includes: Soup, Salad, Eutr«e & Tea to June. Starting at...S7.95 • Exhibit marking "100 Years SurvivingG 115I % Off! of Cranford High School," to BY $1000 June. I Off I Entire Check MUXERCORY Trish Vradenburg iiiinbiiicJ u/uii) i'ilki DIICI> N»i valid llolnlayi • Cumtiil IK; tunitniictl u/uii> nilivi CIIICIN N.H \.ilul IMuluy^ HOUSE MUSEUM DIRECTED BY 614 Muuutuin Ave., Westfield (908)232-1776 JackHofsiss Open 2-4 pin. Sunday. Adult* $2; students 50 cents; children Performances Begin Thursday, Feb. 21 278 Noitft Avenue • Westfield, NJ 07090 under 6 tiee Call Ticketmaster Now; 212.307.4100 (in Drug Fair Shupping Center, across from Westfield Diner) • "Ou th« Hutu* tYouC Union Th#»lfl, 100 I. Utfc St. • iU.SUJ.OWW < GcQ«|»|: IIW.677.UM 24. Td 908.389.1131 • 389.1132 • Fax 908.389.1133 • t'uinttng tm&el, March 3. February 21,2002 Cranford Chronicle B-7. HCSH CS131© Having a reverse mortgage can be both good and bad BY JAMES M.WOODARD for the lender to receive a specified pro- The added income flow from a reverse exceed the value of the property. HUD's threat of inflation as the economy COPIJEY NEWS KERVICK —— portion of the property's appreciation in mortgage makes up the difference. Federal Housing Administration guar- struggles to recover, there is a good value when sold, as well as interest The most popular type of reverse antees that the owner will receive all •chance the Fed will cut interest rates The reverse mortgage is becoming being charged. The. appreciation is the • mortgage is federally insured and payments due to them. further to stimulate market and eco- the love-hate loan instrument in this difference between the appraised value offered through the U.S. Department of For mcfre information on these spe-' nomic activity." year's real estate market. at the time the reverse mortgage was Housing and Urban Development. cial mortgage loans, phone (800) 217- The Meyers Group also had good A reverse mortgage is primarily contracted and the final sales price. The A HUD report states: "Our plan can 6970. news for home builders. designed for senior homeowners (age 62 lender's share is typically 20 percent to give older Americans greater financial "Despite deepening employment or older) who have acquired a substan- 50 percent of the appreciated amount. security. Many seniors use the funds to losses, home builders received a boost tial equity in their home. It's a special There in lies the rub. In some cases, supplement social security, meet unex- Q. Where are mortgage interest in January from increased sales and type of mortgage loan that lets the due to the owners' death or new situa- pected medical expenses or make home rates headed this year? buyer traffic at new home projects," the> homeowner convert home equity into tions arising, the house is-sold a few improvements." A. Conventional home mortgage report stated. "Supported by low mort- cash. Instead of homeowners making months or a year or two after the con- To be eligible for a HUD reverse rates are having their ups and downs gage rates, mild weather conditions and mortgage payments to the lender each tract is signed. And the homeowner (or mortgage, the homeowner must be 62 like temperature readings on a ther- rising consumer sentiment, single-fam- month, the lender sends them a check estate) must pay thousands or even years of age or older and have a very mometer this winter. A couple of weeks ily home construction continues to (in most cases). tens of thousands of dollars for the low outstanding mortgage balance, or ago, they had risen to a bit over 7 per- improve to pre-Sept. 11 levels. Actually, the loan can be paid to the short-term loan because of rapidly own the home free and clear. Also, the cent. At this writing, they have dropped "Pent-up demand and low inventory homeowner in a lump sum, in a stream appreciating value. homeowners must meet with a repre- to below 7 percent again. And the num- in locales. where employment growth of payments, or line of credit. Most More and more of these horror cases sentative of a HUD-approved counsel- ber of mortgage applications continues remains positive should allow most seniors like the idea of receiving the are surfacing and being publicized. This ing agency to be sure they understand to rise. v' home builders to maneuver through the loan funds in monthly payments, with motivates seniors to take a closer look what a HUD reverse mortgage will The Meyers Group, a noted real next half year or so without encounter- an arrangement (often involving an at reverse mortgages before signing for mean for them. estate research and consulting firm, ing significant difficulty. However, fur- annuity) that allows the payments to one, which is really a good thing. The most appealing aspect of this made this prediction about the upcom- ther declines in the national demand- continue until the last spouse dies or On the other hand, many seniors loan is that it doesn't become due until ing mortgage market: supply and employment ratios indicate the house is sold or the owner moves praise their reverse mortgage for pro- the home is sold, or is no longer the "Looking ahead, we can expect mort- home sales will continue at a moderate out. At that time, the house is sold and' viding them with the extra monthly original owner's primary residence or gage rates to seesaw between current pace over the short term, while home the loan plus interest and other costs income needed to makes ends meet. the owners die. They cannot be forced to levels and slightly over 7 percent. price appreciation (increases) show a are repaid. Often those Social Security and pension sell their home to pay off the mortgage That's a very comfortable range for slowing trend." In some cases, the agreement calls payments just can't pay all the bills. loan even if the loan balance grows to most home buyers. With very little (c) Copley News Service Real estate agents can help you make more money When it comes to large financial Association of Realtors 2000 Profile of to save money. According to the NAK only be shown when the homeowner is the salability of a home. transactions such as the purchase and Home Buyers and Sellers, the nation- study, the typical FSBO home sold for home (which may not be convenient Increasing a home's exposure to • sale of stocks, dealing with tax mat- al trend shows fewer people trying to $113,000 compared to $129,900 for a for buyers) and mistakes can cost the other real estate Agents and the pub- • ters and the law,.most people use a sell their homes on their own. 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While this emphasis at this again this year at 112. point in the season is on individual straight District 11 title. Donofrio Derek Francavilla (103 pounds) accomplishments, the Scotch should cruise through the field in Lucas Prancavilla (140) and Matt Plains-Panwood and Cranford similar fashion to his Union Count DeNichilo (145) are each favorites High wrestling teams will try par- Tournament victory, where he reg- to repeat as champs for the lay individual success into the istered four pins in an average of 34 Raiders. District 11 team championship. seconds. "We're ready to go," said Scotch Cranford and Scotch Plains dual Pat Daly should enter as the top Plains Head Coach Dave Bello. in the District 11 championships, seed at 135, seeking his first dis- "We're going after the title. I think beginning 6 p.m. tonight in trict title after two years as a run-, we have a really, really good shot at Westfield. Action resumes with the ner-up. Brendan Small is a defend- it." semifinals 10 a.m. tomorrow, with ing champ, winning at 140 last sea- Scotch Plains will need to consolationsfcslated for 1 p.m. and son, but will need to step up his advance at least seven wrestlers to the finals slated to begin at 3 p.m. game to win the 152-pound crown the Region 3 tournament to win the Both the Raiders and Cougars this weekend. His weight is bal- team title, and will need several hope a bevy of individual gold will anced, andanyone of four wrestlers wrestlers other than the Big-3 to result in a team championship, could win. step up. with Cranford the defending Tom Murray, who won a UCT "Where we're good we're real champ and Scotch Plains looking title at 112, should place and has a good, and well have to take advan- for its first district team title since shot at winning a title as well. His tage of that" said Bello. "But we're winning District 20 in 1978. toughest competition will come weak in other areas. Cranford is a from Stephen Mineo of Scotch Cranford is led by senior 215- little deeper than us. We could lose GEORGE PACCIELLO/THE CHRONICLE pounder Greg Donofrio, who is Plains. Steve Carbone (heavy- seven guys the first night, but most weight) took second in the UCT, Steve Carbone will be looking to pin down a top-three finish while the Cranford wrestling team shoots to looking to begin his quest for a of their guys will advance and score repeat as District 11 champs. state championship with his third- falling to Joe Giacobbe of Rahway some points for them." Serracino leads Bears into D-10 By DANIEL MURPHY s are slat- Leading the 130 from 125, where he won the THE CHRONICLE ed to begin way for Union County Tournament. between 2 and Wrestling Brearley will Ryan Yospin (112) and Mark MILLBURN — The team title 3 p.m. be defending Yospin (119) should receive a may be out of reach, but this A strong 130 pound top three seed. Ryan Sherman portion of the season is more team finish champ Stefano (152) and Matt Russo (215) are about individual accomplish- will be a bonus Serracino and the other two Bears with the ment, and the Brearley High for the Bears 160-pound best opportunity to place. wrestling team hopes to have as Head Coach Brian Luciani is Union County champ Dan Zika, Ryan McMenamin (145), plenty to feel good about come hoping to at least seven who should both enter as the Mike Guenther (heavyweight) Saturday night. wrestlers grab top-three finish- top seed. Dan Kahoonei (171) and Joe Roselle Park and Seton Hall es and advance on to the region Serracino could receive the Rodriguez (125) all figure Prep will battle for the top two tournament. * second seed and have a battle on strongly into the mix, but will spots in the team race in the "••; "I'd be disappointed with any- his hands for the title if Roselle need good tournaments to place District 10 Tournament, and the thing less than seven," said Park's Dan Appello moves up to and move on. Bears hope to move enough Luciani. "If we wrestle well we wrestlers on to the Region 3 can take between seven and 10. tournament to challenge for "I think the kids have been third. wrestling very well and we've ATHLETES OF THE WEEK Action begins 5 p.m. tomor- gotten all the kinks out. sponsored by GEORGE PACCIELLO/THE CHRONICLE row night at Millburn High Everybody's healthy and feeling Stephano Serracino, Brearley's all-time winningest wrestler, is looking School and resumes with semifi- good — no bumps, no bruises, no to capture his second District 10 title. nal action 10 a.m. Saturday. The pulls." Cougars start with familiar foe Face Scotch Plains for fourth time in first round of state touney Congratulations By DANIEL MURPHY us," said Cranford Head CoachTom out. glass. But unless one team has an THE CHRONICLE Johnstone. "There's no Lindens, The keys for Scotch Plains will off-night, a possible run to the sec- Elizabeths or East Sides." be to defend the three-point line tional championship game will CRANFORD — The eightrnine But Johnstone was quick to and avoid turning the ball over. come down to the final two min- To The game is usually the most competi- point out you can't make a run Cranford needs to shoot well, find utes when somebody will have to tive first round matchup, but the without taking the first step. inside scoring and control the make a big shot. meeting between the Cranford and Cranford and Scotch Plains are as Scotch Plains-Fanwood High boys familiar with each other as any two basketball teams in the North teams in the state and whoever can 2001-02 Athletes Jersey Section 2 Group 3 tourna- execute better and avoid costly ment could be the best matchup of turnovers-will come out on top. the whole tournament. 1 These are two tested teams Eighth-seeded Granford will who have gone through the wars," host ninth-seeded Scotch Plains 7 said Johnstone. "Unfortunately Of The Week p.m. Tuesday, the fourth meeting we're still punching at each other. between the two Watchung The team whose players step up is Conference rivals this season. going to win." Cranford has taken two of the While it can't be dismissed first three meetings — eking out a entirely, the most recent game isn't Presented in conjunction with Cranford High School three point win in the Tri-County indicative of the how these teams and the Cranford Chronicle. Tournament semifinals in matchup. Scotch Plains' leading December, and blowing out the scorer and point guard Anwar Raiders in Scotch Plains by 31 Montgomery sat out the contest points Feb. 5. Scotch Plains earned with the flu, and his presence was a 51-50 victory Jan. 8 in Cranford sorely missed during the third when point guard Anwar quarter when Scotch Plains turned Montgomery scored on a backdoor the ball over repeatedly and looked layup with 10 seconds left. hesitant in its offense, sparking a With the sectional field devoid of 20-2 run by the Cougars. any of the conference heavyweights The two games where both the Cougars and Raiders are accus- clubs were at full strength were tomed to battling both teams are decided by a combined four points confident the winner can make a and the game winning basket was NORTHERN & SOUTHERN run to the sectional championship scored in the final minute in both ITALIAN CUISINE game, despite having to take on contests, meaning every possession top-seeded West Morris Mendham Tuesday will be critical. Cranford 103 Miln Street, in the second round Feb. 28. Fifth- has the edge in the intangible seeded Warren Hills and fourth- department, holding home court Cranford seeded Weequahic meet on the bot- advantage and returning four key tom half of the draw Feb. 28, with contributors (three starters) from (908) 272-2500 West Side and Jefferson holding last year's sectional-runner up the two and three seeds on the team, while the Raiders are mak- other side of the bracket. Cranford ing their first appearance in the has a 5-1 record against non-con- state tournament in four years. fernece opponents, while Scotch Mike Brennan is the only Raider Plains has a 4-3 mark. with state tournament experience, Occasions • "All year our goal was to make playing in one game as a sopho- • Separate Dining Room the state tournament," said Scotch more with Cranford. But other than the intangibles, Eat In-Take Out .1 kept telling the kids 'nobody in you'd be hard pressed to find a dia Cappuccino - Espresso our section plays a schedule like tinct advantage for either club. us,' there's just one team who does Both hackcourts possess top oil WE DELIVER and that's who we play. iber scorers and good bull han- "The conference Craniord and dlers, and both fronUxmrtti possess til OlkU I Hi t It III ly 11 It" UiliONICtt Scotch Plains plays in is a lot some sue and athleticism, as well Hani? Davlw scored -Jo point* in Cmntoid's win over Bridgewater- tougher than the bracket in front of m the ability to score inside uiul Hurltan, and will newt to come up big instil** again when the Cougars host Scotch Plains in the stale tournament. C-2 Cranford Chronicle February 21, 2002 Angling opportunities available Feinthel helps Bison By MANNY LUFTGLftSS of the five. I never found lip on take second in league; CIIHONin.KCOHllESPONDENT GONE FISHIN' one and two of the others got kind of care most of us would count on them for much, and off halfway to the shore. But Bucknell University freshman record. She helped the 800 fre£ So a funny thing happened two did count and while not the relay team win the silver with]ji to me on the way to Pompeii expect from our fellow for sure, if Aetna/US Jackie Feinthal, a Cranford High Americans. Healthcare is your carrier, you ultimate in fishing excitement, graduate, helped the Bison's new, school record time of 7:41.16. and Capri! I had this here thing hey, a fish is a fish, especially women's swimming and diving She also placed fifth in the 1,650 called a heart attack! Note — a The trip was arranged for me may have to wait more than and Karen through a company three months before you get in February. (You old readers team to a second place finish at freestyle in 17:33.35, the fifth- word to the wise now — don't must remember that nearly the Patriot League fastest time ever at BU, and took do the Bame thing, OK? called ABC and regardless of any money back, and as in my my many attempts, and even case, only get about 40 percent every year I start a column Championships Feb. 14-16 at the eighth in the 500 free in 5:08.67. I always take a six-piece though the attack took place in of it! with the words "I Hate U.S. Naval Academy in Feinthel swam the third pack rod with me wherever I go August, I still haven't gotten February" ). Well, this time, I Annapolis, Md. fastest time (5:01.56) in school And how is my health now, history in the 500 free in the pre- while on vacation, but I never dollar one back from them on only dislike it a lot. Feinthel • competed in three got to take it out of the contain- you ask? Honestly, damned liminaries. the lost tour money. good! I just may wait a while The two fish were channel events, and broke one school nr. A nice guy at the Italian catfish and between them, they Embassy gave me a few ideas And now we find Aetna/US before I go out of the country on Healthcare, the insurance another vacation, and I guess I probably went a total of five and I hoped to catch a few fish pounds. Hey, they bent the pole, between climbing hills and provider I had in conjunction will buy trip insurance. with Medicare. I laid out nearly got my attention, and it beats Cougars fall in Fishing, you ask? Hell, for looking at art work and old being wired to a machine that buildings. Well, NOT! $13,000 because they didn't February, it cannot be any bet- handle the claim correctly and ter. Yes, we certainly need rain makes very scary beeps and Rather than boring you with all I got back was a little over (or that nasty white stuff) blips with hardly a soul able to gory details, the bottom line is $5,000! because the horrible drought talk English to you! conference s^mis the spectacular doctor I found continues, but fish are biting On Feb. 6 I fished at Round in Rome nursed me through the This is the same company The Cranford High Ice Hockey everywhere you drop a line. Valley Reservoir with my friend most frightening experience of that threw out so many of us team fell in the semifinals of the HIGH SCHOOL senior citizens as of Jan. 1 so Trout are in all the rivers Ron Bern and while we didn't Central Conference White my life and I celebrated my repeat the incredibly wonderful WRAP 66th birthday with wires and not only did they dump me, but and streams and because the Division tournament Tuesday, they also dumped on me as water is not bitter cold, they fishing we experienced two losing 5-2 to Bernards. successful benefit game for the tubes galore sticking out of me weeks earlier when we caught from a variety of points. well. are actively feeding on bait as Chris DellaSerra and Joe two town's 9/11 funds, raising What does this have to do well as flies. I heard about a 42 lake trout, we still had eight Conte scored for Cranford (12-8- over $4,500 in ticket, T-shirt and The doctor helped me recov- with a fishing column? Well, I three-angler catch of 60 trout lakers and four Kamloops rain- 3) to held the Cougars enter the raffle sales. Kurt Sigmund gave er sufficiently so I could make had the rod with me, didn't I ? one day early this month at the bow trout. third period tied 2-2. But Cranford a 1-0 lead with 7:28 left what he labeled an "emergency However, if you take a trip with Ken Lockwood Gorge section of Two days later, we did better, Bernards Tom Tracy exploded for in the first period, before evacuation," and here is where Club ABC, you'd better not the South Branch of the catching three fat Kamloops three straight goals to eliminate Westfield rallied for three one could say I didn't get the Raritan River. This was all on rainbows, 18 lakers to 25 inch- Cranford. straight goals. Chris Ozolnieks artificials, too, by the way. es and a very unexpected 3- Cranford 3, Wayne Valley 2 scored with 5:59 remaining to Since last we met I fished a pound chain pickerel way, way — The Cougars defeated Wayne pull Cranford within 3-2. offshore. Valley in the first round of the few times in fresh water here in Central Conference White Need braces the Garden State and again, in But truth be known, I would GIRLS BASKETBALL rather fish at this time of the Division tournament 3-2 Brearley rallied back from a February! Sitting on a bucket Monday. next to the Delaware River year in Florida, and I did that two-point deficit through three Need help in selecting for six days at the very end of Joe Conte picked up two goals quarters to defeat Roselle Park near Byram is a pleasant thing and Mike DiGiovanni added one to do when fish are biting and January. Two days in a row I 52-47 Friday. Yvana Ellison an orthodontic specialist? got "spooled" (all my line taken goal for the Cougars. Conte scored seven of her 13 points and your car isn't too far away in scored the game winner off a feed case you really get cold, and I off my reel in very unfriendly Melissa Kovacs added six of her from Ryan Ahern with 4:29 left in 11 in the fourth quarter to spark did that. blasts of fish energy), with the the third. line being broken each time. the Bears (9-12) comeback. www.njbraces.ortj On Feb. 2 I had five good The Cougars have earned the I did nail a variety of bottom Brearley will take on OR CALL TOLL FREE 1 -888-64-BRACES T' clear strikes while using baby 29th seed in the state public fish, though, and of primary University Tuesday in the first SPONSORED BY THE NEW JERSEY ASSOCIATION OF Ol nightcrawlers and nailed four school tournament and will host round of the North Jersey importance, I was fishing in a rival Jphnson in the first round. T-shirt. Poking around for a Section 2 Group 1 tournament. Westfield 3, Cranford 2 — BREARLEY SCORING while in the golf course pond Westfield finished on top on the Sliwowski 2-0-2-6, Kovacs 4-0-3-11, Sues was fun, too, with a new in-line Scoreboard, but everyone was 1-1-5-10, Ellison 5-0-3-13, Kelly 3-0-0-6, \ We want to buy your late model car.. Shields 1-0-0-2, Totals: 18-1-13-52. sphiner called a "Double-Loon" winners Feb. 13 when Cranford Brearley 1412 917-52 I was trying out. It worked and Westfield staged a highly Roselle Park 8121710-47 "~ Top Dollars Paid! great, producing a mess of largemouth bass to four pounds as well as, honest, an alligator SPORTSCENE ,auto . e .. 908-277-3300 that chased one of my bass and DINNER MOVED The camp is for boy sand girls ages 7-16 and scared me, lots! The Cranford High School Winter Sports runs from June 24-28, July 15-19, Aug. 5-9 and •group in Summit f Awards Night, originally scheduled for Feb. 28, Aug. 12-16. The camp is from 9-3 p.m. with askforBobDelVi ginja 'Scuze me, gone fishin'. has been moved to March 13, at 7:30 p.m. in early drop off at 7:30 a.m. available. Session the school's gym. All are invited to attend. five to the camp will be held Aug. 19-23 at the MACCABI TEAMS RexPlex in Elizabeth, Exit 13A next to IKEA, 9 The JCC of Central New Jersey Delegation a.m.-3 p.m. has limited openings for Jewish athletes, ages Call Kelly Boyle (732) 574-9733. Legal Notices 13-16, interested In playing girls' soccer or boys HOOPS TOURNEY/LEAGUES basketball. The delegation will compete In the The Center Circle indoor sports complex in 20th anniversary of the JCC Maccabl Games, Rahway is now accepting team registration for LEGAL NOTICE Refrigerator LEGAL NOTICE . endar year 2002; schedule for Aug: 18-23 in Springfield, Ma. league and tournament play in its upcoming - ' Notice of Meeting of Members of Synergy, MHC Space Number: 8110 BOROUGH OF KENILWOHTH 2. Martin F. 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All interested "Walters To Be Considered: 1 Upholstered Chair, 1 Sofa, 1 Wall Unit COMPENSATION FOR BOROUGH EMPLOYEES OF contemplated are of such a nature that they do not lend HOOPS CAMPS parlies should contact Bryan Heasman by call- "•Section of Directors Space Number: 520 THE BOROUGH OF KENILWORTH Itself to competitive bidding; and The Kevin Boyle Basketball Camp 2002 will ing 732-396-9100 ext. 204 or access the com- "Report of Financial Condition of Synergy, MHC Janice Sanders STATEMENT 4. A copy of this resolution shall be published as required pany's web site at www.thecentercircle.com.' •^fcfture Look at Direction of Synergy, MHC 1 Air Conditioner, 1 Bags, 1 Bed Mattress, 1 Chest of Take notice that the above Ordinance was passed on the by law withinten (10) days of its adoption. be held at A.L. Johnson High School in Clark. JM^2 CCS5 2T 2/14.2,1/02 Drawers, 1 Clothing, 1 Clothing Closet, 1 Fan, 1 Toys, 1 final reading after public hearing at a regular meeting of Certified to H» a true copy of a resolution adopted by the Wheel Chair the Governing Body of the Borough of Kenilworth on the Township Committee of the Township of Cranford at a LEGAL NOTICE CC62 2T 2/14.21/02 13th day of February, 2002. . meeting held February 12, 2002. •ant to state law, a sale will be held at U-Store-lt HEDY LIPKE, BOROUGH CLERK Tara Rowley 2»6, 601 South Avenue, Crantord, NJ, 03/25/02 at 9:00 LEGAL NOTICE BOROUGH OF KENILWORTH Deputy Township Clerk SHERIFF SALE • $SJ£ CC66 1T 2/21/02 S20.40 CC68 1T fe?1/02 9 following goods will be sold: SHERIFFS NUMBER CH 756415 9 Number: 2140 DIVISION: CHANCERY COUNTY: UNION LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE n Torgeson DOCKET NO. F846401 TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD 3 SI. Thomas Walk PLAINTIFF: WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY J«r01 Wilmer House NATIONAL ASSOCIATION GREEN ACRES LOCAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ORDINANCE NO. 2002-1 Singapore 238096 DEFENDANT: CAROL HELLE, ET AL FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF CANOE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 99-21 CON- 4 Other Mis-.c Items, 14 Boxes, 2 Chest, 1. Larg_.. e Crate, 4 WRIT O-.F EXECUTION DATE: DECEMBER 05, 2001 CLUB AND HANSON PARK CERNIN__ G_ RENEWAL OF MUNICIPAL CONSENT T.O_ •CR&irs, 3 Containers, 1 Bed Head Board, 1 Seal SALE DATE: WEDNESDAY THE 80TH DAY OF MARCH Cranford Township Committee will conduct a Public COMCAST CABLEVISION'OF NEW JERSEY, INC. TO #0178062 A.D.2002 Hearing at the Official Meeting on Tuesday, February 26, CONSTRUCT, CONNECT, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A -Space Number: 2208 The property to be sold is located in the TOWNSHIP of 2002, at 8:30 pm at the Municipal Building, 8 Springfield CABLE TELEVISION AND COMMUNICATIONS SYS- Thomas Fortune CRANFORD, NJ 07016, County of UNION and State of Avenue, Cranford, New Jersey, concerning application for TEM IN THE TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD, NEW JER- CO Jacqueline St. Clair New Jersey. funding through the Green Acres Local Assistance SEY 84 Libby Lane Commonly known as: 23 ORATON DRIVE, CRANFORD, Program. The purpose of the loan is for outdoor recre- STATEMENT Somerville, NJ 08876 NJ 07016. alion development at the Canoe Club and Hanson Park. The forgoing ordinance was finally passed at a meeting of 1 Seal #0221065.1 Other Misc Items Tax Lot No. 23 in Block No: 623 Rosalie Hellenbrecht, Township Clerk the Township Committee of the Township of Cranford, NJ Space Number: 4122 Dimension of Lot: approximately 60.00 feet wide by 17.65 CC67 1T 2/21/02 on Tuesday, February 12,2002. All C. Price 12132 feet long Approved: • 94RoomDollhouse 58 Johnson Ave Nearest Cross Street: Iroquois Road LEGAL NOTICE Barbara A. Bilger, Chair • Doll Museum & Cranford, NJ 07016 Situated at a point on the westerly sideline of Oraton TOWNSHIP OF CRANFORD Attest: \ Model Railroad 4 Bags, 1 Boxes, 1 Fan, 3 Cabinets, 1 Manican, 1 Wall Drive distance approximately 104.06 feet northerly from CRANFORD, NEW JERSEY Rosalie Hellenbrecht Art Gallery Unit, 1 Portable TV, 1 Seal #0178074 Its Intersection with the northerly sideline of Iroquois RESOLUTION NO. 2002-98 Municipal Clerk •The Great Route 202 South Space Number: 4101 Road. WHEREAS, the Director of Finance has certified to the Hfl,7J CC691T 2/21/02 Flemington,NJ Shell Thomas "JUDGMENT AMOUNT" availability of funds which is on file in the office of the American Outdoor 230 Hillcrest Terr ONE-HUNDRED SIXTEEN THOUSAND TWO-HUN- Township Clerk; and LEGAL NOTICE Railroad Ride (908) 782-4022 Roselle, NJ 07203 DRED FIVE & 73/100 WHEREAS—r - , .it .Is the opinion of the Township Committee NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING 2 Bags, 8 Bed Head Board, 1 Table Lamp, 1 Suitcase, 1 ($116,205.73) of the Township ol Cranford that there exists a need to OF THE China Cabinet, 3 Fans, 1 Computer, 1 Bed, 1 Other Misc ATTORNEY: FEIN SUCH KAHN &SHEPARD, P.C. engage an expert for professional land surveying ser- KENILWORTH BOARD OF EDUCATION Items, 1 Seal #0178084 SUITE 201 vices; and March 11,2002 6:30 pm Personnel Committee Space Number: 2109 7 CENTURY DRIVE WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. March 25,2002 7:00 pm Special Board Meeting Rodolf Langheinrich PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054 40A: 11-. 1. .e t seq.) require_,. s that a resolution of the. goy... - Apri, l. 6,200., _ 2 6:3...... 0 p.m Special Board Meeting 112 East Fourth St. SHERIFF: RALPH FROEHL1CH erning body authorizing the award of contracts for BOARD OF EDUCAf ION CONFERENCE ROOM Roselle, NJ 07204 FULL LEOAL DESCRIPTION IS FILED AT THE UNION "Professional Services" without competitive bids must be DAVID BREARLEY MS/HS 1 Seal#0178497,1 Other Misc Items COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE. publicly advertised. MONROE AVENUE Space Number: 2336 ONE-HUNDRED TWENTY SIX THOUSAND SEVEN- NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township KENILWORTH, NEW JERSEY Nadine Cook HUNDRED NINETY & 02/100 Committee of the Township of Crantord, New Jersey as Purpose: To meet in closed executive session to discuss 234 Walnut Street TOTAL JUDGMENT AMOUNT ($126,790.02) follows: matters of personnel involving the annual evaluation of Apt. #14 iZZ^ CCti34T2/2i.2B.3/714:• M. . I III :ilhKAt>|ltl AK 1 February 21,2002 Cranford Chronicle Automotive/Classified Kawasaki's 'Mean Streak': when less is more BY JERRY QARBETT World's conservative editors. COPLEY NEWS SERVICE Don't forget the 11.8-inch twin-piston rear caliper disc, In the "Year of the Power which helped elicit the ulti- Cruiser" the best one might mate compliment from just be the one with the least Motorcycle Online's testers: power. "Best brakes of any cruiser The Power Cruiser is the ever produced." latest trend in motorcycling, The Mean Streak inherits as new models push the its impeccable road manners envelope in a class heretofore and competent, well-damped .known for offering an array handling from the Vulcan. 'Jof overweight, overpriced, That, combined with a longer > under-performing fashion wheelbase, standard radial •L statements. tires (an industry first), a low Honda's new 1800cc VTX seat and comfortable riding has taken overkill to new position, helps make the heights, and overwhelmed Mean Streak as easy to ride almost everyone. But there as any cruiser we've tested. are worthy models debuting Other pluses: A high-quali- from Yamaha, Kawasaki and ty 43 mm inverted cartridge Harley-Davidson — • with front fork, handsome styling , more, hot eye candy due soon with cool paint and an extra , from the rest of the competi- helping of chrome; much tion. improved ground clearance The Mean Streak from (over the Vulcan). Kawasaki, for example, com- Gripes: All in the nit-pick bines competent handling category. Rear view mirrors and excellent braking (previ- that were a little too closely ously scarce attributes in spaced to see around our this class), with cutting edge brawny, manly size shoul- style and groundbreaking ders; turn signals from a (literally) performance. bygone era; a somewhat slack Not that rational consider- shaft drive; and a rear seat in ations such as price have name only. For the price, though, you ever mattered in the cruiser Kawasaki's Mean Streak sure can be nice. class, but when H-D's revolu- can hardly go wrong. tionary V-Rod lists at venerable 50-degree, 1470cc pound of torque. It now revs the lower gears, increased $16,999 — opportunistic Twin that's been around 300 rpm higher, to 6,200, gear width and better fric- 2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Mean Streak dealers are extorting premi- since 1987. with no bottom-end loss. tion management in the ums of $10,000 to $15,000 But it's got some new wrin- Sixty-four horses might clutch. Engine: 1470-cc, 4-stroke, 50-degree, V-Twin, SOHC, liquid over the manufacturer's sug- kles and tweaks to boost per- not sound like much next to The Mean Streak's quar- cooled gested retail price — theformance: increased throttle the VTX's 89, but the Mean ter-mile time of 13.5 seconds Horsepower: 64.3 at 5,600 rpm Kawasaki's price of $10,999 body diameter in the twin- Streak is only pushing about is more than a full second Torque: 74.3 foot-pounds at 2,900 rpm Xis worth at least down-shift- throat injection, bigger four- 599 pounds, compared to 754 quicker than the Vulcan. OK, Transmission; 5-speed return shift, shaft drive Mng into second to look at as valve heads, larger "nail- for the hulking VTX. so the VTX does it in just Suspension: Front, telescoping fork; Rear, swingarm, air-/oil ,,you rumble past a dealer's head" valves, increased Focus groups told 12.1 seconds! But the shock lot. camshaft/lift and duration Kawasaki any more horse- Kawasaki can stop a whole Fuel capacity: 4.5 U.S. gallons . . • " "Mean Streak" isn't, really. and greater diameter header power would be overkill. lot faster — just 114 feet Fuel mileage (as tested): 38 mpg, average '. It's a very nice bike, being pipes. Maybe so. from 60 mph. Brakes: Front, dual hydraulic disc; rear, disc marketed as a bad boy. All that hot rodding adds A redone transmission is The 12.6-inch front discs Dry weight: 637 pounds (listed) It's built on the Vulcan eight more ponies to the also a factor in the Mean - off the ZX-9R - are "the Seat height: 27.6 inches Classic FI platform. The standard 56 horsepower Streak's smooth power appli- best ever stuck on the front Wheelbase: 67.1 inches heart of the matter is the motor and an extra foot- cation, with closer ratios in of a cruiser," say Cycle Price: $10,999

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Food Service Operation 1 Photo, framing, or retail beautiful office WestOeld / Offices, Apts. or Ironing. Prior dental experience NOW OPENED! experience helpful. FT. Berkeley Hts. Exc. salary Exc. Ref. Own Transports- ' W: or education necessary. Part-Time Hiring exp'd Supervisors. Good phone, production, & benefits. Fax: tion.Call 908-488-1512 ' E Certified = Benefits inc. Contact David at and customer skills 732-382-0402 Employment 255 iU, Call 908-687-6061 908-464-1511 needed. 908-232-1930 i*^ = Pra-Qwned = SATURDAY SERVICE MOW AVAILABLE! AudlofBemardsvllle Audlof Mendham CHIROPRACTIC

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A Weekly Performance Based PATERNO PAVINQ Rights Law, which make it Flea No Job Too Small. Free Guarantee Adding up to Curbing A Sidewalks A1 Richard's Painting illegal to advertise any Apartments Estimates. 908-2084888 preference, limitations or Markets 599 $1000*8 plus com. 1 12 Free Ett. Call 245-6162 Experienced. Int./ext. discrimination based on (Unfurnished) 403 weeks Over 28 Million Cus- Very reasonable. Free race, color, religion, sex, Merchandise nifS INDOOR FLEA MARKET tomer Inquiries to Date. Lawn Care & ' Est. Fully Ins. 24 hr. national origin, handicap, MIUBURN - 1 BF1, t Work nmn tn CATHOLIC KS. Frequently Ihe #1 Weekly ad- Electrical 945 answering serv. familial status, creed, an- from train, ht. hw, A/C, SO?r. Raritan Rd. vertiser on rMonat Cable Landscaping 10401 732-499-9234 cestry, marital status, af- Call 973-487-5395 eves. TV... 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Furn., Replacement Windows 18 living with parents or Lie. 5532, insured - Free EsL china, antiques. 40 yr. coll. Services •General Home legal custodians, pregnant garage, and deck. $1650 + 25 yrs exp. 732/805-5683 ulils. 908-789-2649 hi^iuwiiMAi* Wsfpapsring women and people se- Furniture • Fully Insured curing custody of children Wanted to Buy 6251 child Care/ Fencing 908-272-4033 under 18. Commercial RFDOUF-EN-PREMIUM PILLOW TOP. 1AA CASHfor records , mags, A-1 WAYNE P. SCOTT This newspaper will not Nursery FENCES by Dl PASQUALE Set. New in bags. Cost$1200. toy cars, watches, teddy Quality Masonry Services. knowingly accept any ad- Property Since 1956. Custom Wood, OLD QUY PAINTING. vertising for real estate Sell $350 90&-78M952. bears, toys. 908/654-6688 Free Est, ms'd., Refs. 43 yrs. Schools 734 P.V.C. vinyl, Chain Link Need interior painting? which Is In violation of the tor Rent 410 BEDROOM SET- Cherry A FIsHng Tactd* Collector a family business. Every Call the Old Guy MONDAY MORNING INC & Ornamental, law. To report discrimina- carved poster bed, dresser, Wantokj buy o(d, rods, reels, )ob a specialty. 732-968^230 908/769-8971 RESTAURANT/FOOD mirror, chest 2 night tW. Quality Childcare FREE EST. 908-322-5211 tion, call the Office of Fair lutes, catfcgs, 908Z33-1664 Housing and Equal Oppor- TAKE-OUT/CATERING New In box. Cost $6,000 Sell 908/868-4884 tunity of the U.S. Depart- fully equlp/furn., 3000 s.f. $1500. 906-789-4932 ALL UONEL, FLYER & OTHER for Immed. occupancy in TRAMS. Top cash prices pd ment of Housing and Ur- BUNK BEDS Wl MATS Fishing around ban Development (HUD) at downtown Wostfleld. Exc. 80045*4071 or97M25-1S38. Home terms/minimal up-front New in box. Cost $800. BEST HARD WOOO 1-800469-9777. The HUD aUNS-SWOftDS-KNTVES expenses. Adj. parking & Sell $295. Can deliver. Services FLOORS TTY telephone number for 908-789-49S2 MIUTARIA. NJ & Federal for extra cash? the hearing Impaired Is NY trains. Ptv. 908-561-3583 g, Licensed. Top cash paid. 212-708-1455. EmstRSSLKSemedBooo.net COUCH- L-SHAPED- Con- Carpentry ^ 875 Repair-Installation temporary, mauve,teal, tan . Call Bert 732-821-4949 Dustless Machines Very Good condWon. $250. OLD OR ANTIQUE FURN SMALL JOBS ONLY (9O8)-3S2-1808 Open Houses 331 Garage & Storage Call 908-322-7688 Glass, China, Any un- QuaKy Work- Reas. Rates. J 'for Rent 415 MATTRESS SET- QUEEN usual items. House Sales 28 yrs exp. Bob 908*11-8607 Insured Freo Estimates CHATHAM BORO- 10 New In bags. Cost $600; by Nancy. 908/272-5056 or Overlook Road (off Hill- BERKELEY HEIGHTS- Sell $175. Can deliver. 908/233-8157 EAQLE FLOORS side Ave.). Sunday, Feb. 908-789-4933 Ceramic Tile 905 24, 1pm-4pm. For Sale by Outslde Truck Parking POSTCARDS, Sheet Installation / sanding & Owner. 3 br., 1 ba. Colo- spaces. Call Joyce 9 music, Radios, TVs, CRAFTSMAN- Caarrfc He S reflnlshing Hardwood nial, EIK, deck, sun- 732-302-0500 Items Under Cameras, Toys, Mili- matte «f ya mp. M, BA, tops floors. Free estimate. room/den, brick fireplace, tary, Pens, Worlds fcfteUVrtri 3BZ67ra 1-800-675-0212 private yd., quiet street. $100 575 Fair, etc. 908/272-5777 TILE & MARBLE kwtalaflon $385,000. To be sold AS Houses & Rep*. 20 YRS EXP.FuKy ALL CIGARETTES TAX FREE IS. Call 732-574-3695 InsUCalJohn 906666-1961 Garden or 973-635-0368 (Unfurnished) 430 Free shipping w/ 3 cart. I Financial/Business min. order. 1-800-316-7636 , Supplies 990 | SCOTCH PLAINS- 4 br., 2CHILDSCRAFT OAK CRIB Clean ups Real Estate baths, finished basement, & Chg. Tbl., Swing, High I Business walk lo NY bus. $2100. mo. BARTELL'S Wanted 360 Chr., Tons of Toys & Baby Farm ft Garden Call 908-322-7891 Stuff. 908-654-4162 Sell those no-longer 11AAA CLEANUP Household Top soil, Mushroom Soil, ALL/ANY CONDITION Office Space $$ 2500.00 - $$3200.00 or constr. debris removal low Stone, Quarry Dust, Wail used items for $$$$! Cash paid for your prop- General Weekly potentials Mailing tate,*eeest, 9083326146 Stone, Grinned Block, letters 1 Easyl Free sup- RR Ties, Firewood, & erty. Fast closing. No BARGAIN CLEAN-UP for Rent 440 If Merchandise 580 plies/Postage! No Selling! PVC drainpipe red tape. Call Today. Weekly Paychecks!! $1,000 Attics, Basements, Garages, ERA Queen City Realty 732-388-1581 BERKELEY HEIGHTS DISNEY AREA - 7 day, 6 bonuses! Send SASE Lite Hauling. 9084864576 ..• classified,, AskforLydlaS Bulk Division 908-654-1566 DOWNTOWN - 390 and night hotel stay, Paid CLEAN UP ft LT. HAUL 908-490-2035 $600, Sell $199. Call: 750 sf avail. May be FRIENDLY TOYS AND GIFTS Free est. Insured. 732-935-8560 Combined Call Land- wishes to thank our cus- 7 day service. 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02 Accord Swlaa 02 Accord EX V6 Coupe '02 CMC Coups '02 CMc EX Sedan Stk# 220385. VN#2A055889,aulo,4cyl, Stk# 220403, VIN# 2A01336, auto, pwr Stk# 220101, VIN# 2L003156, auto, Stk#220235, VIN#2H520089, auto, wood dash, CQfl mats, pwrsteeoMcs, AC, str/brks/wndws/lks, A/C, cruise, tilt, Ithr, 4 cyl, pwr steer/brks, A/C, AM/FM 4 cyl, pwr steer/brks/wndws/lks, ABS, fora ArvVFMstereOi 10 ml MSRP $18,803 sunrf, side airbgs, tract contri, AM/FM stereo, 10 ml. MSRP $14,020 tilt, cruise, sunrf, A/C, AM/FM cass, CD cass, ABS, MSRP $25,740 CD, 10 mi. MSRP $18,250

CF86S CG229 EfM7 $15,016 $22,205 $11,885 $15,716 ,t per mo./36 mos. ir mo./36 mos. fPer rno./36 mos. A|| g#%tper mo./36 mos. $1,600* Due at Sign $149 $2,349* Due at Sign $2,319* Due at Sign 9 JLO«f $3,729* Due at Sign S S 3535 2135 2534 300 other new ACCORDS & CIVICS available at similar savings! Check the classified ads SPECIAL OF THE WEEK first. itionSedard.Specian l _^^C^ $1 ft 995 Stk#8950, VIN#2A001079, auto, 4 cyl, Whether you're pwr steer/bri

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Permo.36mos.;VIN#2L616048,MSRP: $13,667,4 cyl, 5 spd, a/c, am/fm stereo, dual air bags, $3303 due at inception.

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VIN#2C330228 MSRP: $15,955,4 DR, 4 cyl., 5 VIN #2C116852, MSRP: $18,667,4 DR, 4 cyl., 5 1 VIN #20529638, MSRP: $22906 6 cyl., 5 spd man, spd man, a/c, p/s/b, am/fm stereo, dual air .bags, ' spd man, a/c, p/s/b, am/fm cd, dual air bags, a/c, p/s/b, am/fm cd, r/aef, dual air bags, roof bedliner, $3343 due at inception. $3373 due at inception. rack, $33393due at inception.

VIN #2W722298, MSRP: $29,377,4 DR, 6 cyl, VIN #2T404109, MSRP: $26,137 6 cyl., auto, a/c, VIN #2D806543, MSRP: $23,497 6 cyl., auto, auto, a/c, p/winds/lks/mirrs, am/fm cass/cd, p/s/ABS/winds/lks/mirrs, am/fm cass/cd, r/def, a/c, p/s/b/winds/lks/mirrs, am/fm cass, r/def, dual air bags, roof rack, step rails, $3413 due at tilt, cruise, dual air bags, alloys, rear spoiler, fog tilt, cruise, dual air bags, $3443 due at inception inception. lights, $3419 due at inception.

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Inc. orlg. 4 spd. asking $9,500 908*280865 and cap, adult owned Due at lease signing Land Rover Capital GfoW& Rnandal. Int 2002 Freeiond: MSRP:$25,60O Cap Cost of $2500 + $2991ST month + BUCK ROADMASTER Estate since new, 95% complete. $475 Bank Fee + $300 Security Deposit = $3,574 due at inception plus tax. Total payments/Total Cost: $12,558/Sl 5,833. Wagon '93 - exc. cond, $3500. cVb/o. Call 908- No security deposit required. FINANCING Tax, title and license are extra. new tune-up, etc., 108K 7094)217 Iv. UP TO 36 MONTHS At Lease end, purchase for $23,137. MSRCs include $645 destination charge. Lessee responsible for maintenance, repairs, '202 to quilifiett buyeri. 16,100 908-9284665 NASH RAMBLER 'SB - 4 excess wear and tear, insurance and any other option + .20 mile for mfeoge over 10,000 mfes/year. Lessee has oplion to CADILLAC FLEETWOOD dr, auto, runs & drives purchase prior to maturity. $395 disposition fee if vehicle is not purchased. 3.9% APR financing to qualified buyers. Other con- S3 • Fully Id., very gd great, asking $1,000. Call SATURN OF UNION cond., new trans, 79K, for details 908-322-8169 rJitions may apply. Musi toke deSvery by rebruory 28rh, 2002. Subject to avaiiQbSlY. Photos are for iBustnrHon purposes onfy. new battery & muffler. ^^^ 2675 ROUTE 22 WEST, UNION 1-908-686-2810 PONTIAC 1958 Star $1100 obo. 22mpg/hwy Servicing the Tri-State area Chief, Trophy winner, 4 , 732/72J-7351. {or 25 y^an dr, A-1 cond., $12,000 |M SATURN OF GREEN BROOK VIEW OUR DISPLAY IN CADU1AC- sedan cTBegsno* OBO. 732-388-2142 •^•«i 270 ROUTE 22 WEST, GREEN BROOK 1 -732-752-8383 THE MALL AT SHORT HILLS 1-800-35-MILLER 1997- 48+K ml., 100% war- 5>/\IU\IM« A DIFFERENT KIND <>/ COMPANY. A DIFFERENT KIND ,•/CAR. www.paulmillermptorcars.com ranty, pearl white* loaded, TRIUMPH TR-6- 1976- When Selection, Customer Service and Aggressive Pricing AH Come Together $17,900. Can 908-233- Exc. reatorable condition, Prices include all costs to be paid by consumer except lie, reg. & taxes. Not resp. for typos. Expires 72 hours from time of publication. Lease and financing programs must be approved by primary lending source. Lessee responsible for excess wear 0835 leave nug. Best offer over $8,000. Se- rious Inquiries only. Leave and tear. '39 mo closed end lease with 12k miles per year/20* thereafter. GOOD JP" CADILLAC message. 732-574-2532 TOYOTA S E DAN DEVILLE '91- BMW Mack, 122K highway miles. •»••••• Very clean. $5100. 908- Four Wheel 07 ' SUBURBAN 1500 Drive 1400 auto, dual AC, PS, •B, PW, PL, CC, tilt, FORD BRONCO '89-55K i cass., alloy whls., mi., good cond., new tires, rtires a brakes, 3rd snowplow, $4500. 908- feat, greet shopo, 2 tore pabt 647-0570 $5800/Obo 908-232-5526 FORD EXPLORER XLT '93 - Q DODOE '77 WON - 1 pwr windows, pwr locks, AC, Owner, PB, PS, Air, New push bar, visor, alarm system, fees. $1,500.906/687-5897 gd. cond, 99k. $6500/cbo. Must sell. 906-542-1594 4 dr., auto, A/C, PS, PB, FORD EXPLORER XLT >96. PW, P/L, Tilt, Cruise, 4x4, 4 dr, moonroof, gd. Cass., 44K ml.,. $9500. cond., new tires, 79K, Call 908-2724835 asking $9,700 908465-1498 OODOE- STELTHWT1991 FORD EXPLORER XLT auto, PS, PB, . PW, PL, '98- 28K, factory war- leather, am/Cm CD, 100K, ranty, $15,900. $5200. 908-925-1210 908-233-2699 FORD CROWN. VIC'88- GMC SUBURBAN 1500-96- Wue, all pwr wrf Ithr, key- SPECIAL DISCOUNTS FOR AAA & AARP MEMBERS SLT pkge, Ithr, dual air, 70K less entry w/ remote start, ml., exL warranty from GM, $3400 Obo. 908-70»0749 $13,900. 908-233-9571 "Mm i FORD SILVER MUSTANG $ CONV. '99-35.5K mi., auto, JEEP CHEROKEE SAVE 4147 AC, all pwr, CD player, ABS, SPORT 00 - 4DR, blue, SAVE '7435 irulse, exc cond. $12^50. all power. $16,500 Call V*'" ON A BRAND NEW Pall Mike 90M1M6S5 908-542-1594 ON A BRAND NEW FORD TAURUS '95- Good 2001 CHEVY 2001 CHEVY pond. P/W, P/L, P/C. New JEEP CHEROKEE- SPORT- transmission, new tires. 1 1996- Good cond., All tEATHEH_HEATED SEATS owner. Keyless entry. power, A/C, 100K mi., Std Equip Incl: 4 cyl, auto trans Std equip inch 4.3LV-6, auto trans $3,300. 908-272-6955 $6,000. Call 908-276-3752 w/OD pwr strng/brks, t/gls, AIR, w/OD, pwr strng/brks, t/gls. Opt equip incl: leather, htd seats' HONDA ACCORD-19954JC- MERCURY MOUNTAINEER r/det, sp mirrs, whl cvrs. Opt Equip auto, power .burg. /gray doth Incl- auto OD trans, traction control, cass/CD, 8-way pwr D&P seats, AIR' '97 - red, sunroof, fully 1 hi, 140K irt.,4 dr., $7,000. loaded, mint cond., 121K iLIER rr spoiler, 6 speaker audio, tach, b/s dnver memory, FDG lamps, overhead ~" ^^^nmmt aWaCa* 73*991.0336 hgwy mi., $9,500 900- mldqs, mats; mech trunk opener, int console, htd power mirrors, cruise HONDA ACCORD EX '95 - 486-5756 or 732-831 -1726 wip AM/FM Stereo, CD, cargo net tilt, pwr wind/locks, roof racks, alum' 4 DR IT 4x4 Black, AC, sun-roof, 5 spd., ^IIUPE Incl. $2002 Bonus Cash & $400 wheels. Incl. $2002 Bonus Cash AMIFM cass., 1 owner, 114K, Trucks GMAC recent college grad rebate it $1500 Fact, reb & $400 GMAC $5950 908-273-3519 ? t college grad rebate if qual $ q uaLStk#6768B,M#17264782, HONDA ACCORD LXI '88 «« TT, VIN# 12217084. MSRP ggy burgundy, fully loaded, GXC. MSRP $15,145. eond., 175K, all records CHEVY 2'iOO 4X4 'OU - Ex- $3,300. Rich 908-771-0767 tended cub, newer plow, urn 24,798 H6NDA CIVIC EX COUPE now Gi',1 inutor, luna well, FOR — ' ' —„„___„. '95 - AC, £ spd., ABS v./^iiuwpluw (OUIG. Qrig. AM/FM cass., PS, PB,owner $4500. 900-789- moon-roof, 68K, $7201) 0312 of 732-61)4-8706 OBO. 908-665-2952 SAVE '4361 TOYOTA PICK-UP EXTRA SAVE '4712 CAB '92-74K mi., cap & HONDA CIVIC LX '99 DMA BRAND NEW plow, orig. owner, exc. ON A BRAND NEW 5spd.,23K, $11,500. Cull cond. $8000 or obo. 908- 908-272-6617 2001 CHEVY 464-5933 2001 CHEVY HYUNDAI ACCENT GLS Std. equip incl: 4 cyl, pwr strng/brks, Std Equipment Incl: 3 1I_ V6 SUNROOF! t/gls, AIR, r/def,-spt mirrs, whl covers. '2001- AT, a/c, PB, PS Vans & Jeeps 1410 automatic transmission w/OD, power PM, PL, CD, 4dr, silver, 11k, Opt equip incl: auto OD trans, rr $8,950. 973-313-2377 FORD WINDSTAR GL '96 spoiler, tach, pwr wind/locks'mirr, t/gls, AIR, AM/FM stereo cass w/CD' HYUNDAI SONATA '93 - ti - 67K, 7 pass., PS, PW, kevless entry, cruise, tilt, AM/FM PUL, AUS, priv. yliisa, I1F tilt, cruise, r def, split rr seat, keyless i •_1_J_1_JL_ cyl, fully loaded, aiTi/fni cci stereo w/CD, b/s mldg, mats, int. radio, cd player, snrf, PW riick, crulsu, duul ;iir, iVflUER entry, alum whls, fir mats. Opt Equip PD, $150Q/obo90IW24-M11 S/UUO. yOU-2/ti-46i I wipers 6 speaker audio system, mcl: pwr sunrf, rr spoiler. Incl. $2002 4 DOOR SEDAN traction control. Incl $2002 Bonus Bonus Cash & $400 GMAC recent Cash & $400 GMAC recent college college grad rebate if qual. STK grad rebate it qual. Stk# 6753B, VIN# V N #16224724 M i: T7159746. MSRP $16,359. $20 7°0' ' ' SRP WIT

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Millenium Yellow. 5.718 cyl, 6 sp 4 dr, 3.4L V6, auto trans w/OD, 4 dr., Vortec 4300 V6 SFI engine, manual transmission, pwi pwr str/brk/wlnd/locks, AIR, auto trans. w/OD, pwr stmg/ brks/ slr/brk/wlnd/locks/mlrr, dual zone AM/FM stereo CD, tilt, tint, remote wind/locks, AIR, AM/FM stereo AIR, AM/FM stereo cass, tilt, trunk, inter wip, lux. lighting, theft cass, preferred equip, group, cruise, alum whls,. sport bcki deterrent, remote, 60/40 cloth touring suspension, llftgate, STK seats, fog lamps, mem pkg, STK seal, dual fir mats, elec mirrors, #A5450, VIN #2K129816, MSRP #A6103, VIN #25117101, MSRP Peri). day lights, STK (CA5880 VIN $24,400. 36 mo closed end lease $53,480. 36 mo closed end lease #29169224, MSRP $20,915. 36 w/12,000 ml/yr; 20e thereafter. w/12,000 mi/yr; 20e thereafter. 36M0S. mo closed end lease w/12,000 $709 Cust. Cash $290 1st mo. $1999 due at signing. $1212 mi/yr; 204 thereafter. $1059 Cust. pymnt $2002 QM Bonus rebate cust cash & $787 first payment. Cash $2991st mo. pymnt & $400 & $1500 Man. Rebate used as Til pymts $28,332. Ttl cost GM Rebate used as cap cost cap cost reduction » $999 due at signing. Ttl pymts $10,440. Ttl $29,544 Purch. opt. at lease end reduction = $1358 due at signing. REBATES! Ttl pymts $10,764. Ttl cost cost $11,149 Punch, opt. at lease $31,553. Buy & Lease price $11,823 Purch. opt. at lease end end $11,956. Buy price incl. includes $2002 GM Bonus $2002 QM Bonus rebate. Rebate $8575, Lease & Buy price Incl. PLUS— $2002 GM Bonus rebate. For SAVE *24S3 SAVE $3189 SAVE *3672

Brand New APR 2001 Chevy EXPRESS S^" SUBURBAN LT LUXURY VAN LS 4X2 em* 1S CD CD Vortec 5700, V8, 7 pass, 4 sp. auto trans, pwr str/brk/wind/locks/six- 1.8L DOHC 4 cyl, 5 sp. man. trans, pwr steering/brakes, way seat, frnt & rr AIR/heat, AM/FM stereo cass w/6 disc chngr, air conditioning, AM/FM stereo, r/defogger, airbags, V8, 4 spd auto trans, pwr video game hookup, bose 12 spkr sound, VCP, deep tint, 6 capt. str/brks/wlnd/locks/seat/mirr, chairs, remote keyless entry, rdet, healed mirr, alum whls, lock diff, cloth, inter wip, daytime running lights, STK #5740, AIR, AM/FM stereo cass, trailer pkg, leath wrapped str whl, STK #Z4523, VIN #11239336, VIN #2Z421766 MSRP $14,995. Price incl. $2002 GM cruise, r def, tow haul mode, MSRP $37,450. Price Incl. $2002 QM Bonus Rebate. Bonus Rebate. lock diff, bw tires, cargo doors, ON EVERY LSpref equip grp, STK #5836, VIN #2J175464, MSRP $39,391 36 mo closed end lease w/12,000 mi/yr; 20e thereafter. $1000 Cust. Cash, $4991st mo. pymnt, & $2002 Buy GM Bonus rebate used as cap cost reduction = $1499 due at Lease Per Mo, 36 Mos. For signing. Ttl pymts $17,964. 9,784 Ttl cost $18,964 Purch. opt. at S AVAIL. TO QUAIIFIED BUYERS SAVE 7666 SAVE *2347 lease end $20,877. LS 4X4 Now Shop Us On The Web www.muliicheurolet.com CURRENT GMAC , 24 Hours A Day! (m LESSEE'S, AARP, WE'LL BE THERE AM MEMBERS & 2675 ROUTE 22 W. • UNION • 908-686-2800 COLLEGE GRADS Prices incl. all costs to be paid by the consumer except license, registration & taxes. Prices valid from 72 hours, of publication. All payments based on primary lender approval. 'To qualified buyers-restrictions may apply, call for details. GM & Lease programs subject to change without notice. Call dealer tar updates. Credit may impact terms, down payment or monthly payment. See dealer lor complete details. Lessee responsible lor maintenance, repair & excess wear.

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